Fake Residency Certificate Scam Uncovered in Assam Recruitment

Guwahati: A significant document forgery scheme has been exposed in Assam's Jorhat district, where individuals from other states allegedly used fake Permanent Resident Certificates to land jobs in central security agencies. The fraud involves candidates from states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh who claimed residency in the Naoshalia area of Jorhat to bypass recruitment requirements.

Jorhat Additional Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Borah discovered the scam while verifying documents for employees serving in organizations including the CRPF, CISF, and Assam Rifles. Upon checking official records, the district administration found that none of the submitted residency or caste certificates existed in their files.

The investigation highlights several individuals currently employed in security roles across the country, including Vinay Kumar, Sonu Sharma, Mukesh, Parmeshwar Gala, and Akram. Borah officially reported the findings to the Jorhat Sadar Police Station, prompting a formal inquiry into the extent of the forgery racket.

As authorities work to determine how these documents were fabricated, the case has raised alarm regarding the integrity of recruitment processes. Official concerns emphasize the need for tighter oversight, noting that the incident has "sparked concerns over the misuse of domicile-related benefits meant for Assam's youth." Investigators are now checking if additional government positions were compromised through similar fraudulent activities.