Fake IAS groom from Gorakhpur arrested, married for the second time after defrauding Rs 15 lakh, Mr Natwarlal was from Etawah

News Topical, Digital Desk : Gorakhpur police have arrested Pritam Kumar Nishad, a Natwarlal from Etawah, who married for the second time on March 11th in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, posing as a fake IAS officer. He had extorted 15 lakh rupees in dowry. The bride's family had spent a total of 30 lakh rupees on the wedding. After the lavish wedding, when the bride's family became suspicious of him during the wedding's farewell, they tracked him down and, based on the girl's frequently provided location, reached his home in Etawah, where he was exposed. An FIR was subsequently filed against the accused in Gorakhpur.

SP City Nimish Patil revealed the incident in the White House auditorium of the police lines. He stated that the victim's father had filed a complaint at the Cantt police station against the accused, Pritam Nishad alias Arjun Singh, son of Shivpal Singh, resident of Andawa Ki Madiya Malhan, Police Station Bakewar, District Etawah, under sections 319 (2), 318 (4), 75 (1), 204, 338, 336 (4), and 340 (2) of the IPC. He was arrested in Jalaun. SP City stated that according to the victim, a man named Pritam Nishad had married his daughter posing as a fake IAS officer. The main accused was arrested in this connection.

Manipur Cadet CorpsIAShad told

During police interrogation, accused Pritam Kumar stated that he had never cleared any UPSC exam. He claimed to be a Manipur cadet IAS officer, with a B.Sc. degree. He confessed to having married two women during interrogation. He also married a second time in Gorakhpur. He allegedly married people to extort money from them. Furthermore, he defrauded people by posing as a fake IAS officer. The investigation has not revealed any plans to sell the bride in Goa.

Connected with WhatsApp group

Gorakhpur's SP City Nimish Patil said that it is true that there is a WhatsApp group called Nishad Marriage Group. He came in contact with the plaintiff through that group. The marriage took place after she gained trust in him. Investigations have revealed that his motive was to earn money through fraud. He felt that his dream of becoming an IAS officer had not been fulfilled, so after declaring his goals as an IAS officer, he began receiving both respect and money. He was acting alone in this entire case. All those involved in his marriage are being questioned, and action will be taken against anyone whose role is revealed.

fraudulently deceived

A family from Mohaddipur in the Cantonment police station area arranged a marriage for their daughter to an IAS officer through the Nishad Matrimony WhatsApp group and fell victim to fraud. The victim told police that when contacted about the marriage, Pritam claimed to be an IAS officer and claimed to be posted in Manipur. To gain confidence, he also sent photos and videos of himself in his office, allegedly from interviews with news channels, and with certain politicians.

After sending the proposal, the fake IAS officer, Pritam, said he would marry without dowry, but the girl must be of his choice. They fell for his deception, believing they were getting a fake IAS son-in-law. Driven by this temptation, they immediately agreed to the proposal. After the engagement, a wedding date was set. Three days before the engagement, the fake officer demanded 15 lakh rupees as expenses.

Gave 10 lakh rupees in cash at the engagement

The girl's father told the police that, out of compulsion, the family gave 10 lakh rupees in cash on the day of the engagement, and the remaining 5 lakh rupees during the Tilak ceremony on the wedding day. The accused IAS officer then said, "Please give me all the household items later, as I am posted abroad." The wedding took place with great pomp on March 11, 2026, at the Durga Marriage Lawn in Nandanagar, where the victim spent approximately 30 lakh rupees. Accommodation for the wedding party was arranged at a hotel in Mohaddipur.

The victim told the police that after the wedding procession left on March 12th, a guest at the wedding informed her that the young man was not an IAS officer. He had married a fake IAS officer. Upon arriving at the address provided, the family found their daughter in a small room, while the accused, Pritam, and his sister fled the scene.

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