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Man Impersonates Pakistani National Hamid Ansari To Scare Residents, Exposed As UP Resident After Police Verification | VIDEO
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· October 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The man was identified as a resident of Uttar Pradesh, specifically from Hardoi district, and his name is Shivam Pathak. His family reported that he has a history of mental instability and frequently leaves home.
A man's claim to be a Pakistani national was found to be false after police verification. He had allegedly tried to scare people by saying he entered India on foot. The man was identified as a resident of Uttar Pradesh, specifically from Hardoi district, and his name is Shivam Pathak. His family reported that he has a history of mental instability and frequently leaves home.
Further details about the incident are available, including a video. The man's actions had caused concern among locals.
The man's family had previously brought him back from Rajasthan after a similar episode, indicating a pattern of behavior.
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Published: October 7, 2026 ·
Source: Free Press Journal ·
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