Pratapgarh police on Friday arrested a man identified as Mohd Ayub (54), a resident of Gowardhanpur, on charges of obtaining two passports using forged documents. The arrest followed a detailed investigation that revealed the accused had secured two separate passports by providing different personal details and fraudulent documents.
Discrepancies in Passports
The investigation uncovered significant discrepancies between the two passports. These included variations in date of birth, place of birth, parents' names, and residential details. Such inconsistencies raised suspicions and led to a deeper probe into the matter.
Forgery and Manipulation
Further examination of records indicated that the second passport was obtained through the alteration or manipulation of an Aadhaar card and other official documents. This pointed to a deliberate attempt to deceive authorities and bypass legal procedures.
Based on the findings, the accused was found prima facie involved in fraud, forgery, and violation of provisions under the Passport Act. Consequently, a case was registered against him at Sangipur police station in Pratapgarh.
The charges against Mohd Ayub include Sections 319(2), 318(4), 336(2), and 340(3) of the BNS, along with Section 12(1)(B) of the Passport Act. The police are continuing their investigation to ascertain if the accused had any accomplices or if the forged documents were used for any other unlawful activities.
This arrest highlights the vigilance of Pratapgarh police in detecting document fraud and ensuring that the integrity of the passport issuance system is maintained. Authorities have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone found involved in such malpractices.
