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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Circle employee held for issuing residence certificate to ‘Dog Babu'
1 2 3 4 Patna: In the bizarre case of a residence certificate being issued in the name of a dog, the man who uploaded the application and photograph – a govt executive assistant at the Masaurhi circle office – has been arrested and sent to jail, Patna district magistrate Thiyagarajan SM said on Tuesday. The accused, Mintu Kumar Nirala, a resident of Ghosi in Jehanabad district, was employed as an executive assistant responsible for processing residence certificate applications at the circle office. His arrest followed a detailed investigation that included a technical audit of the computer system at the Right to Public Services (RTPS) counter and questioning of all staff present. Investigators found that Nirala had personally uploaded the application along with a photograph of a golden retriever, identifying the animal as "Dog Babu, with "Kutta Babu" listed as the father and "Kutiya Devi" as the mother. The application was submitted on July 15 at 9.41am. Records also showed that Nirala was the first to access the approved certificate. The DM said Nirala was sent to jail and proceedings have been initiated for his dismissal from govt service. "Further investigation is underway to determine the motive behind the act and to identify others who may be involved," he added. Police have not ruled out the possibility of Nirala being the applicant. The inquiry team, comprising the sub-divisional officer and sub-divisional police officer of Masaurhi, officials from the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and the RTPS nodal officer accompanied the DM and city SP (Patna East) to the Masaurhi circle office during the inspection. The incident has triggered widespread public and administrative outrage, particularly given the timing amid the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and ahead of the upcoming elections. The application used Aadhaar documents belonging to a man and a woman based in Delhi. The district administration cancelled the certificate once the matter came to light. The case has now become a symbol of administrative negligence and is being treated with the utmost seriousness.
India.com
3 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Bihar Does It Again, Issues Domicile Certificate To ‘Dog Babu', Son Of ‘Kutta Babu And Kutiya Devi'
In Masaurhi, near Bihar's Patna, a residence certificate issued to a dog named 'Dog Babu' is making rounds on social media and has sparked widespread criticism. The certificate lists 'Dog Babu' as a resident of Masaurhi, accompanied by a picture of a dog in the top right corner. The certificate also listed the names of its parents as 'Kutta Babu' (father) and 'Kutiya Devi' (mother). The residence certificate issued with the name 'Dog Babu' was cancelled, an official statement informed on Monday. The address listed in the certificate was Kaulichak, Ward No. 15, Nagar Parishad Masaurhi and carried the digital signature of Murari Chauhan, revenue officer. Meanwhile, this incident is also raising questions about the security and credibility of the Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal. This incident comes as the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that out of 7.89 crore registered voters in Bihar, over 7.24 crore electors have submitted their enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) held from June 24 to July 25, reflecting a 91.69 percent participation rate. Patna District Administration's Reply Taking cognisance of the certificate issued, the Patna district administration said that an FIR has been registered against the applicant, the computer operator, and the official who issued the certificate. "In the Masaurhi region, a case has come to light involving the issuance of a residence certificate in the name of "Dog Babu." As soon as the matter came to notice, the said residence certificate was cancelled. Additionally, an FIR is being registered at the local police station against the applicant, the computer operator, and the officer who issued the certificate," the official handle of Patna district administration stated on X. The district administration also said that a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level inquiry has been initiated in the matter. Netizens' Reaction Mocking the Bihar government, Swaraj Party leader Yogendra Yadav pointed out that this is the same residence certificate that has been requested from voters in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise being carried out by the ECI. 'See it with your own eyes! On July 24 in Bihar, a dog got a residence certificate issued. This is the same certificate that is being accepted in Bihar under SIR, while Aadhaar and ration cards are being called fake. Check the photo and name yourself: 'Dog Babu', father's name 'Kutta Babu', mother's name 'Kutiya Babu', and address - Kaulichak Mohalla, Ward Number 15, Masaurhi Municipal Council. The certificate number is BRCCO/2025/15933581,' Yogendra Yadav posted on X. अपनी आँखों से देख लीजिए! बिहार में 24 जुलाई को एक कुत्ते ने आवास प्रमाण पत्र बनवा लिया। यह वही प्रमाणपत्र है जिसे बिहार में SIR में मान्य किया जा रहा है, जबकि आधार और राशन कार्ड को फ़र्ज़ी बताया जा रहा है। आप ख़ुद फ़ोटो और नाम जाँच लीजिए: 'डॉग बाबू', पिता का नाम 'कुत्ता बाबू',… — Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) July 27, 2025 Patna DM's Reaction Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan on Monday suspected the role of some "mischievous" elements behind the issuance of the 'Dog Babu' residence certificate. Speaking to reporters, Patna DM said that the administration cancelled the certificate within two minutes after the anomaly was detected in the certificate. ANI quoted the DM as saying, 'The matter is very serious. Some mischievous element has made such an attempt. The certificate was issued on July 24 at 3.56 pm and was immediately cancelled within two minutes at 3.58 pm.' He further mentioned that authorities, in coordination with the Cyber police station, are tracking the suspect, adding that necessary action is being taken against officials involved in the negligence. (with ANI inputs)
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Bizarre! In Bihar, dog gets residence certificate amid row over SIR; netizens ask ‘where is billi mausi'
In a bizarre turn of events from Bihar's Patna district, a residence certificate was issued in the name of a dog. The certificate, processed through the government's Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal in Masaurhi, listed the applicant as 'Dog Babu' and mentioned 'Kutta Babu' and 'Kutiya Devi' as the father and mother, respectively. To make it worse, the certificate even carried a passport-sized photo of a golden retriever and bore the digital signature of the local revenue officer. The fake document was detected during the Election Commission's ongoing voter verification exercise ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls. The Patna district administration has launched a probe. In a statement, it said, 'The certificate issued in the name of 'Dog Babu' has been cancelled. An FIR is being registered against the applicant, the computer operator, and the official involved. Disciplinary action will follow.' The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Masaurhi has been asked to submit a report within 24 hours. The timing of the incident is especially concerning as the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is underway across Bihar to clean up electoral rolls. Out of 66 lakh entries verified so far, over 22 lakh were found to be deceased, 36 lakh voters had either moved away or were untraceable, and several lakh others had duplicate or incomplete entries. The 'Dog Babu' case has now spotlighted the digital verification process of documents submitted through RTPS, a crucial platform citizens use for official documents, including residence certificates, which are mandatory for voter registration, education, and job quotas. The EC has said genuine electors can still be added during the claims and objections window between 1 August and 1 September. As political temperatures begin to rise in poll-bound Bihar, the incident has sparked debate over governance lapses, digital verification loopholes, and the need for stricter oversight ahead of the 2025 elections. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'This has to be the funniest fake certificate. Dog Babu, son of Kutta Babu & Kutiya Devi officially certified as a resident of Bihar. Someone really used a government template to make a dog's residence certificate! Bureaucracy gone wild or meme of the year?' Another user wrote, 'Well, NYC is about to recognise dogs as family members. So we are keeping pace with the world.'
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Bizarre! In Bihar, dog gets residence certificate amid row over SIR; netizens ask 'where is billi mausi'
In a bizarre turn of events from Bihar's Patna district, a residence certificate was issued in the name of a dog. The certificate, processed through the government's Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal in Masaurhi, listed the applicant as 'Dog Babu' and mentioned 'Kutta Babu' and 'Kutiya Devi' as the father and mother, respectively. To make it worse, the certificate even carried a passport-sized photo of a golden retriever and bore the digital signature of the local revenue officer. The fake document was detected during the Election Commission's ongoing voter verification exercise ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly polls. The Patna district administration has launched a probe. In a statement, it said, 'The certificate issued in the name of 'Dog Babu' has been cancelled. An FIR is being registered against the applicant, the computer operator, and the official involved. Disciplinary action will follow.' The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Masaurhi has been asked to submit a report within 24 hours. The timing of the incident is especially concerning as the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is underway across Bihar to clean up electoral rolls. Out of 66 lakh entries verified so far, over 22 lakh were found to be deceased, 36 lakh voters had either moved away or were untraceable, and several lakh others had duplicate or incomplete entries. The 'Dog Babu' case has now cast a spotlight on the digital verification process of documents submitted through RTPS—a crucial platform citizens use for official documents, including residence certificates, which are mandatory for voter registration, education, and job quotas. The EC has said genuine electors can still be added during the claims and objections window between August 1 and September 1. As political temperatures begin to rise in poll-bound Bihar, the incident has sparked debate over governance lapses, digital verification loopholes, and the need for stricter oversight ahead of the 2025 elections. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'This has to be the funniest fake certificate. Dog Babu, son of Kutta Babu & Kutiya Devi officially certified as a resident of Bihar. Someone really used a government template to make a dog's residence certificate! Bureaucracy gone wild or meme of the year?' Another user wrote, 'Well, NYC is about to recognise dogs as family members. So we are keeping pace with the world.' 'This happens only in Bihar,' a user added. 'Where is billi mausi?,' the third user wrote.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Some mischievous element behind it': Patna DM on residence certificate issued in name of 'Dog Babu'; probe ordered
AI Image NEW DELHI: Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan revealed on Monday that a residence certificate was fraudulently issued under the name 'Dog Babu' in Bihar's Patna district, suspecting mischievous elements behind the incident. The certificate, which was issued and canceled within two minutes on July 24, has sparked concerns about the security of the Right to Public Services portal. The certificate that circulated on social media showed 'Dog Babu' as a resident of Masaurhi, featuring a dog's picture in the top corner. The document listed the parents' names as 'Kutta Babu' (father) and 'Kutiya Devi' (mother). "The matter is very serious. Some mischievous element has made such an attempt. The certificate was issued on July 24 at 3.56 pm and was immediately cancelled within two minutes at 3.58 pm," the District Magistrate stated. The administration has initiated swift action, working with the Cyber police station to track down the suspects. Officials involved in the negligence are facing disciplinary measures. "Whoever is involved in this, FIR is being filed against them, and action is being taken against them. The process to suspend them is underway. Through the cyber police station, we are also trying to find out who did this and why such an application was filed. We will investigate and take action against all those who are behind this," the official added. The district administration has ordered a Sub-Divisional Officer level inquiry into the incident, requiring a detailed report within 24 hours. "The Sub-Divisional Officer, Masaurhi, has been directed to conduct a detailed investigation of the entire matter and submit a report within 24 hours. Departmental and disciplinary action will be taken against the guilty employees and officers," the administration stated. Swaraj Party leader Yogendra Yadav criticized the incident, highlighting its implications for the Special Intensive Revision exercise by the Election Commission of India. "See it with your own eyes! On July 24 in Bihar, a dog got a residence certificate issued. This is the same certificate that is being accepted in Bihar under SIR, while Aadhaar and ration cards are being called fake. Check the photo and name yourself: 'Dog Babu', father's name 'Kutta Babu', mother's name 'Kutiya Babu', and address - Kaulichak Mohalla, Ward Number 15, Masaurhi Municipal Council. The certificate number is BRCCO/2025/15933581," Yogendra Yadav posted on X. The Election Commission of India reported that the Special Intensive Revision exercise, conducted from June 24 to July 25, saw a 91.69 percent participation rate, with over 7.24 crore electors submitting enumeration forms out of 7.89 crore registered voters in Bihar.
