In a major embarrassment for the capital’s law enforcement, the Delhi Police arrested one of its own constables on Friday, March 13, 2026, for allegedly operating a sophisticated forgery racket. The constable, along with a civilian accomplice, was found generating fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs)—essential documents for passports, visas, and employment—using forged stamps of senior police officials.
The operation was uncovered by the Southeast District’s Narcotics Unit during a separate probe into MDMA trafficking, revealing a dark intersection between document forgery and drug distribution.
The Profile of the Accused
The racket was led by an “insider” who leveraged his knowledge of police protocols to mimic official documentation.
- Constable Arun (27): A 2017-batch personnel posted at the Shaheen Bagh Police Station. Originally from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, he joined the force on compassionate grounds.
- Tushar (Accomplice): A resident of Pilkhuwa, UP, and a former “Police Mitra” (community volunteer). He was found in possession of a fake Delhi Police ID card used to impersonate an officer.
- The Location: The duo operated from a high-end rented flat in Sunlight Colony, paying ₹35,000 per month, which they used as a base for both their narcotics and forgery businesses.
The Modus Operandi: Speed over Security
A genuine PCC is a rigorous process involving the Special Branch and ground-level verification. The accused bypassed this entirely for a fee.
| Feature | Official Process | The “Constable Arun” Racket |
| Duration | 10–15 Days | Few Hours |
| Verification | Physical & database checks by Special Branch. | None; instantly generated. |
| Cost | ₹10 (Official Govt Fee) | ₹1,000 to ₹2,000 |
| Authenticity | Digital watermark & verifiable QR code. | Forged stamps of SHOs from Delhi & Ghaziabad. |
[Image: A comparison layout showing an official digital PCC versus the forged hardcopies and stamps recovered during the raid.]
The Narcotics Connection
The forgery ring was exposed only after the arrest of a drug trafficker named Ashish, who was caught with 18 grams of MDMA.
- The Raid: Following Ashish’s lead, police raided the Sunlight Colony flat and were shocked to find a serving constable (Arun) living with the drug suspect.
- The “Drug-Pay” Link: Investigators found evidence that payments for narcotics were being routed through Constable Arun’s mobile phone.
- The Foreign Link: A foreign national from Uzbekistan was also found at the residence; her role in the trafficking or forgery ring is currently under investigation.
Key Takeaways
- Identity Forgery: Over hundreds of fake PCCs are suspected to have been issued, potentially allowing individuals with criminal records to secure visas or sensitive jobs.
- Institutional Crackdown: Two separate FIRs have been registered at the Sunlight Colony Police Station covering narcotics, forgery, and criminal impersonation.
- Vulnerability Exposed: The case highlights how “Police Mitras” (volunteers) can gain enough system knowledge to facilitate serious criminal enterprises if not properly vetted.
Sources
- Hindustan Times: Delhi Police constable arrested for distributing fake PCCs, March 13, 2026.
- The Times of India: Constable, aide held for running fake police clearance certificates racket, March 13, 2026.
- Press Trust of India (PTI): Delhi Police Official Briefing on Sunlight Colony Raid, March 13, 2026.
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