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A residence certificate for a tractor using Bhojpuri actress Monalisa’s photo emerged. SP Swarn Prabhat confirmed the application was rejected.
In Bihar, not just a four-legged canine, but even an inanimate tractor seems to be vying for a residence certificate. (X)
After the now well-known ’dog babu’, another incident came into limelight from East Champaran district where an application had been moved in the name of one ’Sonalika Tractor’ by using the photograph of Bhojpuri actress Monalisa, news agency PTI reported.
The applicant allegedly submitted a photo of the popular Bhojpuri actress along with a residence certificate application under the name ‘Sonalika Tractor’, claiming descent from ’Swaraj Tractor’ and ’Car Devi’.
Upon verification, the authorities confirmed the application to be entirely fake.
After Dog Babu, Sonalika Tractor received a residence certificate in Bihar with actress Monalisa’s picture. Bihar is truly ahead of its time. pic.twitter.com/OLGroV21ed– Deshpremi (@shiromani2103) July 29, 2025
The fake application copy has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread discussions and criticism over lax verification procedures.
Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhat clarified that the online application dated July 17 was never entertained and a manhunt has been launched for the mischief monger. An FIR was registered at Kotwa police station, and the matter has now been handed over to the Cyber Crime Cell for deeper investigation, the report added.
“The application was rejected by the Circle Officer of Kotwa as soon as it was received. But the matter also involves the wrongful use of a photograph downloaded, apparently, from the internet. Hence, a case has been lodged at the police station concerned”, the SP added.
“No certificate has been issued against the application. We are now trying to track down the user through the IP address. When caught, he will face action under the relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyay Samhita and IT Act,” he added.
Earlier on Monday, a similarly outrageous case came to light in Masaurhi (Patna), where a residence certificate was issued in the name of ’dog babu’, born to ’kutta babu’ and ’kutiya devi’, much to the embarrassment of the administration, which got it promptly annulled.
Moreover, besides lodging of an FIR, a computer operator was sacked for unmindfully forwarding the application and suspension was recommended for the revenue department official who heedlessly went on to issue the certificate.
The episode was lapped up by those opposing the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, which accepts residence certificates, but not Aadhaar cards and ration cards, from voters.
(With inputs from PTI)
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More
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