Six arrested for fake birth certificate scam in Hailakandi

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — March 16, 2025 at 06:01 PM UTC

Six people were arrested in Hailakandi district for their involvement in a fake birth certificate scam. Police reported that the gang created over 106 fraudulent certificates. The suspects allegedly generated these certificates from local hospitals and uploaded them to a government portal. They are accused of helping individuals obtain proof of Indian citizenship unlawfully. Investigations suggest a larger conspiracy may be at play, possibly involving government employees and intermediaries. The arrested individuals are currently being interrogated for further details.

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