Man uses forged documents, stamps to make corrections in PAN cards, arrested

Mumbai | Friday | 22nd February, 2019

Summary:

A MAN has been arrested in Powai for allegedly helping people apply for Aadhaar cards and make corrections in PAN cards using forged documents and stamps. AdvertisingThe police are investigating how many Aadhaar and PAN cards Ansari had managed to obtain using forged documents. “The accused put forged seals on these forms and submitted them to the local Aadhaar office. Senior Inspector Anil Pophale of Powai police said: “Making corrections in PAN cards require furnishing affidavits and signatures of the local political representative and tehsildar office. Ansari would prepare these documents using forged stamps and submit applications to the PAN card office seeking changes in name, address and date of birth of various applicants.”Similarly, Ansari allegedly prepared application forms for new Aadhaar cards..