Ajit Jogi admitted to hospital after cops file FIR against him in fake certificate case

In his complaint to the police, the complainant cited an affidavit filed by a government official Patras Tirkey posted in Bilaspur 50 years ago.

Updated on: Sep 6, 2019, 12:52:46 IST

Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra

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Chhattisgarh police registered a case of cheating and forgery against former chief minister, Ajit Jogi, on Thursday night, accusing the politician of getting a fake document that appeared to certify that he belongs to the scheduled tribe community. The case was filed on the complaint of Sameera Paikra in Bilaspur district, the BJP candidate from Marwahi seat in 2013 assembly polls.

Former Chattisgarh CM Ajit Jogi taken to the ICU. (SOURCED)

Ajit Jogi’s son Amit was arrested this week/last week on similar charges.

Hours after the police filed the fresh FIR, Jogi was admitted to a private hospital near Delhi. His aide Nilesh Chauhan said Jogi was facing some breathing problems. “Jogi ji is in ICU just now,” said Chauhan, who is also the spokesperson for Janata Congress Chhattisgarh, said. Jogi’s party also released a photograph of Jogi being taken to hospital in an ambulance.

In his complaint to the police, the BJP’s Sameera Paikra had cited an affidavit filed by a government official Patras Tirkey posted in Bilaspur 50 years ago.

Bilaspur district police chief Prashant Agarwal told Hindustan Times that it was around 1967-68 that Ajit Jogi had obtained the certificate.

The SP further said that police booked Jogi under section 420 (cheating), 467 (forgery of valuable security), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 of (using as genuine a forged document or electronic record) of Indian Panel Code ( IPC).

“As per the affidavit of Tirkey, he has not given any caste certificate to Ajit Jogi in 1967 which Jogi claimed that he had obtained. Tirkey also says in his affidavit that if there is any certificate with my signature and produced by Ajit Jogi , it should be considered as fake,” the SP said.

The JCC Chief has been admitted to a private hospital in Delhi on Thursday night .

“Jogi ji has got problem in breathing and hence he got admitted to a hospital in Delhi ,” said Nilesh Chauhan , media coordinator of Janata Congress Chhattisgarh (JCC).

Last week Bilaspur police registered a case against Ajit Jogi after his claim to tribal status was rejected by a government-appointed committee.

The case was registered under section 10-1 of Chhattisgarh Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes (Regulation of Certification of Social Status) Rules, 2013 with Civil Lines police station. The offence involving the former chief minister is non-bailable and carries a punishment of two years.

Ajit Jogi’s son, Amit Jogi, was also arrested on Monday by Bilaspur police, for cheating and furnishing false details in his affidavit in the 2013 assembly election. Jogi was later produced in court and was sent on judicial remand for 14 days.

Amit was booked under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471 of Indian Penal Code with Gaurela police station of Bilaspur by Sameera Paikra, BJP candidate against him in 2013.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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