India • Jun 20, 2025

Delhi Police mistakenly identifies journalist as criminal suspect

Delhi Police accidentally confused a Noida-based journalist, Rahul Shah, for a criminal suspect while investigating a cheating case in Noida's Sector 38.
Officers tracked a phone location to a petrol pump and found Shah, who matched their suspect's description and shared the same first name.

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How the mix-up happened

After an initial argument and refusal to show his ID, police quickly apologized for the confusion.
DCP Prashant Gautam explained it was an honest mix-up due to similar names and looks.
The officers left without taking any action, recorded the incident internally, and confirmed no charges would be filed against Shah.