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A bizarre case emerged in Patna where a residence certificate was issued to a dog named Dog Babu. The district administration swiftly canceled the document and ordered an FIR against involved officials. Patna DM Thiyagarajan called the incident unacceptable and suspended the guilty staff. Locals are demanding stricter oversight to prevent such frauds in government records.

Key Points: Patna Officials Issue Residence Certificate to Dog Named Dog Babu

  • FIR filed against officials for issuing dog's residence certificate
  • Certificate listed father as Kutta Babu, mother Kutiya Devi
  • DM orders inquiry, suspends guilty personnel
  • Public demands stricter scrutiny of government records
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Residence certificate issued to dog in Patna, FIRs ordered against erring officials

Bihar officials suspended after issuing a residence certificate to a dog named Dog Babu, sparking outrage and an FIR against erring staff.

"Such negligence and fraud will not be tolerated under any circumstances. – Patna DM Thiyagarajan S.M."

Patna, July 28

In a bizarre and alarming incident, a residence certificate was issued to a dog by the name of 'Dog Babu' in the Masaurhi zone of Bihar's Patna district.

The revelation has triggered serious administrative concern, prompting swift action from the district authorities.

As per the content of the certificate, the name of the applicant mentioned on it is Dog Babu, father's name Kutta Babu and mother's name Kutiya Devi.

As soon as the irregularity came to light, the certificate was immediately cancelled, and an inquiry was ordered by the district administration.

Calling the matter "serious and unacceptable", Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S.M. said that primary FIRs are being filed against the applicant, the computer operator, and the revenue officer involved in issuing the certificate.

"We have issued an order to suspend the guilty personnel in this case. The Masaurhi Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) has been directed to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a detailed report within 24 hours," Thiyagarajan said.

"Such negligence and fraud will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Strict departmental and disciplinary action will follow," the District Magistrate added.

The unusual case -- where a government residence certificate was issued in the name of an animal -- has now become a topic of public debate and mockery.

Local people are expressing deep concern over the integrity of government record systems and are demanding stringent punishment for those involved to set a deterrent precedent.

According to sources, the application may have been made deliberately as a fraud, or slipped through due to gross negligence at the data entry and verification stages.

In a statement, the district administration reiterated its commitment to ensuring the reliability of government-issued documents.

The district administration has implemented stricter scrutiny protocols in the issuance of certificates and held employees accountable for lapses or complicity in such acts.

Officials say the case will be used to audit procedures across other blocks and zones in the district to prevent recurrence.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While this is funny on surface, it's actually very concerning. If a dog can get residence certificate, imagine how many fake documents might be circulating! Good that DM took quick action. Hope this leads to better verification processes.
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Aman W
Typical Bihar bureaucracy! People wait for months to get certificates while dogs get them easily. Maybe we should all apply as animals next time 🤣 But seriously, this shows the rot in our system.
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Priya S
The officials involved should be made an example of. This isn't just negligence - it's fraud. Our tax money pays their salaries and this is how they work? Hope the inquiry is thorough and punishments are severe.
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David E
As an expat living in Patna, this incident makes me question all government documents here. If basic verification fails at this level, how can we trust any official paperwork? Needs systemic reform, not just suspensions.
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Nisha Z
The real question is - who was trying to benefit from this? Someone must have wanted to use this certificate for something. The investigation should trace the applicant and their motives. This can't be just a prank!

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