Man booked for making fake birth, death certificates in Gurugram

A man from Uttar Pradesh is wanted by authorities in Gurugram for making fake birth and death certificates and charging ₹500 per document. The certificates had barcodes that would lead to a fake health department website, making them appear genuine. An FIR has been registered against the suspect.

Updated on: Nov 11, 2023, 22:12:16 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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A team of chief minister’s flying squad on Friday booked a man from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly making fake birth and death certificates and charging ₹500 per document in Gurugram. However, the suspect is absconding, officials aware of the matter said on Saturday.

The CM flying squad has found during the investigation that the suspect makes fake birth and death certificates by charging ₹500 for each document. (Representational image)

Authorities said the certificate had a barcode, which when scanned would lead to a fake health department website, making it appear genuine.

According to the complaint filed by Inspector Dharmbir Singh of the intelligence department, a Subhash Nagar resident, Kanwaljeet, and a constable working in Sushant Lok police station, Suman Rani, posed as customers to lay a trap to catch the suspect. But the suspect is on the run. A case was registered at Sector 29 police station, police said.

In his complaint, inspector Singh said, “A birth certificate was issued in the name of Aarti. When the barcode given on the birth certificate was scanned, the website of the health department opened. When this certificate was verified by the MCG (Municipal Corporation of Gurugram), it was revealed as fake. The CM flying squad checked the mobile number with the help of a cyber cell, and it turned out to be of Sukhbir Singh, a resident of Mainpuri in Uttar Pradesh. CM flying squad has found during the investigation that this person makes fake birth and death certificates by taking ₹500 for each. People used to connect with this person through mobile only.”

Following the complaint an FIR was registered against Sukhbir Singh under sections 420 (cheating), 465 (forgery), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating), 197 (Issuing or signing false certificate) of the IPC and section 66D of IT act at sector 29 police station on Thursday.

Police said they are questioning alleged victims of the fraud to ascertain exactly how many such fake certificates have been issued so far.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More