Rishikesh Raju Jadhav, a 26-year-old vegetable vendor from Tidke Dairy area on Narhe Road, Pune, was arrested by Narhe police for impersonating a police recruit. Frustrated by his unsuccessful attempts in police recruitment exams, Jadhav created a false persona to attract potential marriage partners. He put up congratulatory flex banners in public areas, shared images of himself in a police uniform on WhatsApp, and even distributed sweets in his neighborhood to lend credibility to his claims. His fraudulent activities came to light when senior police inspector Asaram Shete noticed the banners during a patrol and initiated an inquiry. Upon investigation, police confirmed that Jadhav had never cleared any police recruitment exams. Consequently, he was charged under section 204 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for impersonating a public servant and misleading citizens.