Fake jawan detained from parade ground in Puri on Independence Day

Tension ran high during Independence Day celebrations in Puri after a fake jawan was detained from Talabania parade ground on Tuesday.

As per initial reports, a youth dressed in the uniform of Army jawan was spotted inside the dedicated gallery for the media persons.

As the youth had initially covered his face, some senior officials started interacting with the jawan. Later, it was found that the youth had entered the venue by impersonating himself as a jawan. Though the exact reason why the youth came to the Independence Day parade venue dressed as a jawan is not clear, police have started an investigation into the incident.

The fake jawan has been detained and further investigation is underway. Sources said that the detained youth hails from Kumbharpada area in Puri.

“On suspicion, NCC officer started interacting with the youth and later it was found that he was a fake jawan. Sunil Kumar was written on the uniform. We have detained him and further investigation is underway,” said Additional SP, Sushil Mishra.