The Malabar Hill police have arrested a businessperson for impersonating a security officer from the Union home ministry to gain entry to the official residences of the chief minister and his deputy during Amit Shah’s visit.

Police said the initial probe showed that Hemant Pawar, 32, is from Dhule and the personal assistant (PA) of a member of Parliament. He wanted to meet the ministers and take photos with them, either for popularity or monetary benefits, they suspect.