Jahangaj Police have arrested a 39-year-old man wanted in connection with a case involving the alleged use of forged certificates, Aadhaar, and other documents to obtain two separate passports. According to police, the accused allegedly used different names and dates of birth in separate passport applications, to present himself as two entirely different identities.
Who's Been Arrested
The arrested accused has been identified as Belal Ahmed, son of Iftikhar, a resident of Barhatir Jagdishpur in the Jahangaj police station area. Police said a case was registered on July 14, 2026, following a complaint concerning discrepancies in documents submitted for passport applications.
Initially, a case was registered under Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 12(1)(b) of the Passport Act. During the investigation, additional BNS provisions were incorporated into the case, based on evidence and documents examined by police.
Two Passports, Two Very Different Identities
According to the investigation, significant differences were found in the personal information submitted across the two passport applications. In the first application, the accused allegedly submitted a Maulvi certificate and an affidavit, both carrying the name Belal Ahmed and recording his date of birth as January 1, 1987.
However, in the second passport application, the documents submitted included an Aadhaar card and a PAN card, both allegedly mentioning the name Almad Belal and recording a date of birth of January 1, 1997, a full decade apart from the first application.
Police suspect these differences in name and date of birth were deliberately used to create a separate identity and obtain a second passport. Investigators compared the documents submitted with both applications and examined the discrepancies in personal details closely.
What the Investigation Is Focused On
The alleged use of two different sets of identity details became a key aspect of this investigation. Police are examining whether the documents submitted with the applications were genuine, and how the different personal details came to be recorded across the respective documents in the first place.
The arrest was made on August 26 during a police operation to trace wanted accused persons in the area. After his arrest, the accused was subjected to required legal proceedings and subsequently produced before a court. Police said the case now involves Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, and 340 of the BNS, along with Section 12(1)(b) of the Passport Act, covering the alleged preparation and use of forged documents, as well as submission of incorrect personal information to obtain passport documents.
Investigators Are Now Tracing the Source of the Documents
Investigators are also examining the source of the documents allegedly used in the passport applications, with the role of persons or entities that may have prepared, supplied, or facilitated these documents expected to be examined as part of the probe.
Another important aspect under investigation is the reason behind using different names and dates of birth across the two applications. Police are trying to determine whether this alleged manipulation of identity details was limited purely to obtaining a second passport, or whether the documents were used, or intended to be used, for some other purpose entirely.
This case also highlights the broader importance of verifying personal information submitted during the passport application process. Differences in names, dates of birth, and other identity details across government documents can become significant red flags during verification and subsequent investigation.
What Comes Next
Police said action against individuals allegedly involved in using forged documents and fraudulent methods to obtain official identity documents will continue. Investigators are expected to examine additional records linked to the accused and both passport applications to establish the complete sequence of events.
While the accused has been arrested, the investigation into the alleged source of the documents, the different identities used across the applications, and the circumstances surrounding the issuance of both passports remains underway. Further action will depend on the evidence collected during the ongoing investigation and proceedings before the court.
FAQs
Q1. What discrepancies were found between the two passport applications?
The first application listed the name Belal Ahmed with a date of birth of January 1, 1987, while the second listed the name Almad Belal with a date of birth of January 1, 1997, a decade apart.
Q2. What documents were allegedly used to support the fraudulent applications?
The first application allegedly used a Maulvi certificate and affidavit, while the second reportedly used an Aadhaar card and a PAN card, each supporting a different identity.
Q3. What is the investigation currently focused on?
Investigators are examining the authenticity and source of the documents used, the role of anyone who may have facilitated obtaining them, and whether the dual identities were used for purposes beyond just obtaining a second passport.