Police arrested a man who mimicked a controversy inspector for Terrorism (CTD) who used fake gears, a black car and videos on social media to project a false image of authority and intimidate the public.
According to the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), the arrest near Khanna Bridge on Islamabad Expressway during routine patrol of traffic police Asi Muhammad Ramzan.
The suspect who operates vehicle registration BF-2421 was mistakenly claiming to be CTD officer and threatened police with serious consequences, a police spokesman told the app on Sunday.
Officers restored a fake CTD uniform, a blue rotating siren light, an iPhone 16 Pro Max, USB and other materials used to mimic law enforcement.
A search on his phone revealed several Tiktok and Social Media Videos where he stood as a CTD officer who performed attacks.
Further study confirmed that the man had no ties to any security agency and used the false identity to scare civilians and increase his popularity online by forming a fake gang -persona.
Lohi Bher Police, led by Sho Fawad Khalid, registered a case in accordance with sections 170 and 171 of the Pakistan Penal Code together with further provisions on imitation and abuse of emergency equipment.
Police warned that imitation of state officials and abuse of uniforms is a serious violation and would be strictly treated.
