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Punjab AAP MP says impersonator of Amit Shah called him; police case filed
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raj Kumar Chabbewal of Hoshiarpur said he received a phone call from someone impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The caller claimed Shah would speak to him and suggested meeting in Delhi; Chabbewal filed a police complaint after suspecting the call, which did not come from an official number. Police said a formal investigation is underway.
Why It Matters
The incident highlights concerns about impersonation and potential security risks targeting politicians in India; authorities have opened an investigation.
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Police confirm complaint filed; investigation underway
May 8, 2026
Hoshiarpur Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Malik said the police received a complaint related to the call and that an investigation is underway. He added that further details could not be shared as the matter is under investigation.
Impersonation call reported by MP Raj Kumar Chabbewal
May 8, 2026
Chabbewal said he received a call from an unknown number around 8:45 am on Friday. The caller asked, 'Is Raj Kumar Chabbewal speaking?' and claimed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah would speak to him. A second person then on the line claimed to be the Home Minister. The caller greeted him on his birthday and asked his whereabouts, suggesting a meeting in Delhi. Chabbewal said the voice did not resemble Shah's and the call did not come from an official number, prompting him to seek investigation by the SSP.