I was stopped for holding a vape.

Hey all. Just wanted to share an incident that happened with me today. I was heading home from work and my rickshaw had just exited Andheri East on the highway. 2 men on a motorbike suddenly came next to the rickshaw and asked him to stop immediately. The driver constantly asked them what’s wrong but they were not giving him answers and I had my headphones on, scrolling through my phone. Finally, I noticed them and asked them what the problem was, they said it was the vape in my hand (mind you, I was not even puffing on it). I asked them to show me their ID first, as I had read the article of a college girl being extorted by a fake cop and didn’t want to panic or show any fear in front of them. The pillion rider removed his phone and said he was a cop and was going to call for backup. They were dressed so badly and I knew something was fishy so I kept insisting on him showing his ID and at the same time, told my rickshaw guy not to stop and just go. They came dangerously close to the front wheel trying to stop him and threatened him saying they would put him behind bars. So I said ok, call your back up and also ensure that they show me where it is written that holding a vape is a crime. They abused me and the rickshaw driver, and stopped following us once we went ahead. My driver was very shaken up after this incident but I explained the situation to him very nicely and told him to be aware the next time so no one takes advantage of him or his passengers. I know I’m not doing anything great by having a vape in the first place but in that moment, I was not committing a crime either. Anyways, I hope this does not happen to anyone. Stay safe and be aware everyone! Take care.