# Juvenile Detained for Impersonating IPS Officer in Bengaluru

A juvenile was detained in Bengaluru for impersonating an IPS officer, with police investigating further involvement.

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Police in Bengaluru detained a juvenile for impersonating an IPS officer. [^1]

A local teenager was arrested on August 24 for allegedly threatening another juvenile on social media. [^2]

Police suspect several other individuals were involved in the impersonation incident. [^3]

The juvenile in conflict with the law was sent to a rehabilitation centre in Devanahalli on August 25. [^4]

The arrest was based on a social media post containing a threat made by the teen against another juvenile. [^5]

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported that the teen was holding what appeared to be a firearm during the incident. [^6]

Police are currently working to trace the other suspected individuals. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Police in Bengaluru detained a juvenile for impersonating an IPS officer. (Deccan Herald, News)
2. A local teenager was arrested on August 24 for allegedly threatening another juvenile on social media. (keysnews.com, News)
3. Police suspect several other individuals were involved in the impersonation incident. (Deccan Herald, News)
4. The juvenile in conflict with the law was sent to a rehabilitation centre in Devanahalli on August 25. (Deccan Herald, News)
5. The arrest was based on a social media post containing a threat made by the teen against another juvenile. (keysnews.com, News)
6. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported that the teen was holding what appeared to be a firearm during the incident. (keysnews.com, News)
7. Police are currently working to trace the other suspected individuals. (Deccan Herald, News)

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