Highlights:
- 'Dog Babu' receives residence certificate in Patna
- Father's name listed as 'Kutta Babu', mother's name as 'Kutiya Babu'
- Action will be taken against those found guilty, FIR to be registered after investigation
Patna: A Shocking Yet Hilarious Glitch in the System
An ongoing government campaign in Bihar to update documents under the SIR (State Identity Rectification) program has led to an unbelievable incident. While people are busy correcting their official records, some bizarre documents are surfacing—one of them straight from Masaurhi, near the capital Patna.
In what seems like a surreal mix-up, the RTPS (Right to Public Services) portal issued a genuine residential certificate to someone named “Dog Babu.” Yes, you read that right.
Real Certificate, Not a Photoshop Joke
The residence certificate, issued by the Masaurhi Revenue Office under Patna district, includes:
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Name: Dog Babu
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Father’s Name: Kutta Babu
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Mother’s Name: Kutiya Babu
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Address: Kaulichak, Ward No. 15, Nagar Parishad Masaurhi
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Photo: A dog’s picture
The most astonishing part? The certificate (Ref. No. BRCCO/2025/15933581) carries the digital signature of Revenue Officer Murari Chauhan, making it a legitimate document, not a photoshopped prank.
Who's Behind the Digital Signature?
According to sources, digital signatures using a dongle cannot be forged without access to the Revenue Officer’s credentials. This raises several questions:
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Who had access to the official dongle?
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Was this a prank by someone bored in the office?
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Or has the RTPS system developed a “sense of humor” on its own?
Delhi Woman’s Name Surfaces in Background Check
When the certificate number was cross-verified on the RTPS portal, it turned out to be originally linked to a woman from Delhi. Her Aadhaar details and husband’s documents were associated with the record, suggesting that someone manipulated the backend system, fooling the automated verification process.
Officials React: "Not a Joke, but Serious Misconduct"
Masaurhi Circle Officer Prabhat Ranjan, in a media statement, declared:
“This is not a prank. It is a case of serious misconduct. Misuse of the Revenue Officer’s digital dongle will be thoroughly investigated. Whoever is responsible—from RTPS operators to clerical staff—will face an FIR and strict legal action.”
Social Media Bursts into Laughter
This isn’t the first time Bihar’s digital system has gone viral. Earlier in Munger, a Sonalika tractor was issued a certificate too. Now with “Dog Babu” getting a residence proof, people are cracking jokes online:
“If Dog Babu can get a certificate, tomorrow Cat Didi might get a ration card, and Cow Mata a driving license!”
Some users sarcastically suggest that the RTPS system no longer needs updates—it needs antivirus protection, since it’s accepting even canine data without question.
