Krishna Shekhar Rana, a former vice-chancellor and well-known academic, was arrested for impersonating the 'high commissioner' of Oman using forged letterheads and a fake diplomatic vehicle. Despite an impressive academic background and no evidence of monetary gain, Rana faced arrest when security requests exposed inconsistencies, highlighting his attempt to create an illusion of power.
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