Police in Raipur arrested a 49-year-old man, Akhilesh Singh, for impersonating an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai in a bid to resolve a family dispute. The incident unfolded on December 15, 2025, when Singh, using the alias Ravi Mishra, called his brother-in-law, Chintamani Panda, a resident of the Khamtarai area. He threatened Panda to reconcile with his estranged wife—Singh's adopted sister—or face consequences from senior authorities. The call warned that the wife's complaint would be escalated, implying official repercussions. Panda, already separated due to marital discord, found the invocation of the Chief Minister's office suspicious and promptly reported it to the Civil Lines police station. Authorities registered a case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for criminal intimidation and impersonation.

A joint investigation by the Anti-Crime and Cyber Unit and Civil Lines Police traced the threatening mobile number through technical surveillance. Within hours, the probe led to Singh's residence in Vishal Nagar, Telibandha. Upon confrontation, he confessed to the impersonation, seizing the phone used for the call as evidence. Singh admitted his motive was purely familial: to pressure Panda into reconciliation and prevent his sister from leaving the marital home. He claimed no political intent, viewing the bluff as a shortcut to domestic harmony.

The swift resolution highlighted effective cyber tracking capabilities, with the entire operation concluding rapidly after the complaint. Police emphasised the seriousness of misusing high office names, even in personal matters, as it undermines public trust.

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This unusual case blends family intervention with criminal deceit, exposing risks of authority impersonation in everyday disputes. Singh's arrest serves as a deterrent against similar tactics, regardless of intent.

Authorities continue to monitor for potential related complaints, though the matter appears isolated to the family feud. The episode underscores boundaries between personal resolutions and legal channels.

As marital disputes remain common, experts advise seeking counselling or mediation rather than coercive methods. Singh's well-meaning but misguided approach landed him in custody, illustrating how desperation can escalate minor issues into offences. The Chief Minister's office has not commented publicly, with the case handled routinely by local police. This Raipur incident adds to occasional reports of impersonation scams across India, often targeting vulnerable individuals.

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