Man posing as IAS officer arrested in Palani

Madurai

The accused has been identified as S Kumar, resident of Sembanarkoil, Mayiladuthurai district, sources said. He was found in possession of a fake identity card claiming himself to be a high ranking official. Moreover, the police seized a car, which bears a tag ‘TN Government,’ with a siren, following his arrest. Investigations revealed that Kumar along with a family traveled to Palani and booked accommodation at Devasthanam. While booking, Kumar showed the identity card. However, the personnel at Devasthanam doubted his identity and informed police. Police arrested him.