Patna (Bihar) [India], July 28 : Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan on Monday suspected the role of some "mischievous" element behind the issuance of a residence certificate with the name 'Dog Babu'.
Speaking to reporters, Patna DM said that the administration cancelled the certificate within two minutes after the anomaly was detected in the certificate.
"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," District magistrate said.
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.
"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.
A residence certificate was issued with the name "Dog Babu" in Patna district. The incident has sparked widespread criticism about the security and credibility of the Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal.
The certificate, which has surfaced on social media platforms, lists 'Dog Babu' as a resident of Masaurhi, accompanied by a picture of a dog in the top right corner. The certificate also mentions the names of its parents as 'Kutta Babu' (father) and 'Kutiya Devi' (mother).
The district administration also said that a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level inquiry has been initiated in the matter.
"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," they added.
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 exercise being carried out 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 (ECI) said on Sunday 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 per cent participation rate. The Commission described the SIR as a "massive and successful citizen participation effort" across the state, aimed at enhancing the accuracy of the electoral rolls ahead of upcoming assembly elections.