Delhi: Chef with US dreams held for posing as monk for visa

Delhi | Sunday | 21st October, 2018

Summary:

The arrest was made after police received a complaint from William J Alyward, Assistant Regional Security Officer in the US Embassy in Chanakyapuri. A 31-year-old Delhi-based chef, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, was arrested for posing as a Buddhist monk at the US Embassy in Chanakyapuri. “The incident came to light on October 16 when Chakma, who had applied for non-immigrant visa, was called for an interview. Police said the accused was produced before a Delhi court and sent to 14-day judicial custody. He disclosed that he was working with a hotel as a chef and wanted to go to the US..