Fake Voter ID Cards made In Senior Poll Officers’ Names In Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A case has been registered after fake voter ID cards in the name of Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Rajat Kumar and former Chief Election Commissioner OP Rawat were allegedly prepared, officials said here Monday.

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials said the matter of bogus voter cards of the top election officials was brought to their notice recently and they filed a complaint with the police to ascertain who created them.

Following a complaint lodged by Electoral Registration Officer for Nampally constituency, Mohammad Khaja Inkeshaf Ali, a case was registered under relevant sections of IPC and IT Act, they said.

A GHMC official, based on preliminary enquiry said fake Aadhaar cards and residence proof in the form of electricity bills were submitted to get the bogus voter cards. Initial investigation into the matter revealed that certain individuals had applied for the cards from Masab Tank area in the city, however, the accused have not been traced yet. A case has been registered under impersonation and cheating under Representation of the People Act, 1951. Investigation in the matter is underway. (PTI)

Also Read: SEC Orders Re-polling In Five Wards