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Summary

Dhani Ram Mittal, a notorious conman from Haryana, went from being a failed student to one of India’s most infamous fraudsters. After a series of petty crimes, he mastered forgery and created fake documents, even posing as a judge to free thousands of prisoners. His tactics included stealing cars, altering their identities, and manipulating the legal system. Despite repeated arrests, he continued his criminal activities until his final capture at 77, after committing over 125 frauds. His life, a combination of crime and audacity, earned him comparisons to India’s greatest conmen like Natwarlal and Charles Sobhraj.

Takeaways

• 😀 Dhani Ram Mittal, a notorious conman from Haryana, began his criminal career after failing multiple exams and deciding to pursue illegal activities.
• 😀 Inspired by the infamous conman Natwarlal, Dhani Ram specialized in forgery and handwriting analysis, which became the foundation of his fraudulent schemes.
• 😀 Dhani first used his skills to create fake driving licenses and forged academic certificates, eventually landing a job as a station master in the Indian Railways.
• 😀 As a station master, he stole railway property and money, escalating his criminal activities over time.
• 😀 Dhani Ram expanded into car theft, using tricks like painting stolen cars different colors and changing number plates to evade the police.
• 😀 He impersonated a judge in Jhajjar, Haryana, by forging a high court registrar’s order, and released 2,000 prisoners in a span of 40 days.
• 😀 His fraudulent judicial decisions were praised by prisoners and their families for the speed and efficiency with which he handled cases.
• 😀 After his brief stint as a fake judge, Dhani Ram disappeared, but not before wiping out many of his own criminal charges with his forged judicial power.
• 😀 Despite being arrested multiple times (95 to be exact), Dhani Ram continued committing crimes, including stealing cars and fraud, throughout his life.
• 😀 In his later years, even at the age of 77, Dhani was caught stealing cars and was still involved in criminal activities until his death in 2016 at the age of 85.
• 😀 Dhani Ram's criminal career made him infamous, with comparisons drawn to Natwarlal and other notorious criminals, earning him the moniker of 'India's biggest conman.'

Q & A

Who is Dhani Ram Mittal and what is he known for?

Dhani Ram Mittal is a notorious criminal from Haryana, India, famous for his audacious crimes including car theft, forgery, and impersonating a judge. He manipulated the legal system to release over 2,000 prisoners during his brief stint as a fake judge.

How did Dhani Ram get involved in criminal activities?

After struggling with academics and failing in multiple exams, Dhani Ram was inspired by the story of Natwarlal, a famous conman. He then decided to master forgery and deception, leading him into a life of crime including document falsification and car theft.

What led to Dhani Ram impersonating a judge?

In 1980, Dhani Ram saw a corruption scandal involving a judge in Jhajjar. Seizing the opportunity, he forged documents to impersonate a judge and issued bail orders for many criminals, some of whom were his former accomplices.

How did Dhani Ram’s fake judge scheme work?

Dhani Ram, posing as a judge, presented a forged letter from the Haryana High Court and took over the courtroom. He issued bail orders for over 2,000 prisoners, many of whom were connected to his own criminal activities.

How did Dhani Ram avoid detection for so long?

Dhani Ram used his understanding of the law, forged documents, and his ability to blend in with various identities. He also managed to evade police and jail authorities through several well-timed escapes and by forging his identity multiple times.

What types of crimes did Dhani Ram commit throughout his career?

Dhani Ram committed several types of crimes including car theft, forgery of documents and signatures, impersonation of officials, and embezzlement. He also used his skills to manipulate the legal system to his advantage.

Why did Dhani Ram choose car theft as a primary crime?

Dhani Ram’s decision to engage in car theft was inspired by his observation of luxury cars in Delhi, and his ability to bypass security measures. He used a variety of techniques, including changing car colors and license plates, to avoid detection.

What role did Dhani Ram's legal knowledge play in his crimes?

Dhani Ram’s legal knowledge was crucial to his crimes. After briefly practicing law, he used his understanding of legal procedures to manipulate the court system, forge documents, and impersonate legal officials, all of which allowed him to evade the law for years.

What was the public's reaction to Dhani Ram’s crimes?

Dhani Ram became infamous in Haryana, particularly for his audacious impersonation of a judge. His ability to fool both the legal system and criminals alike earned him a reputation as a master fraudster, and he was often compared to other infamous criminals like Natwarlal and Charles Sobhraj.

How did Dhani Ram's criminal career end?

Dhani Ram's criminal career came to an end in 2016 when he was caught stealing a Maruti Esteem at the age of 77. Despite his many previous arrests and convictions, his desire to commit crimes never faded, and he continued until his final arrest.