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Uttar Pradesh Files First FIR Over False SIR Forms in Rampur

Officials say BLO digitisation checks in Rampur uncovered the case, signaling deterrence during the voter-roll revision.

First FIR for providing false information in SIR form. (File photo: PTI)
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The district magistrate instructed the assistant registration officer to lodge a complaint, following which an FIR was filed against all three individuals. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Overview

  • Rampur police registered the FIR on December 6 at Civil Lines police station against Noorjahan and her sons Aamir Khan and Danish Khan.
  • Authorities allege forged signatures and concealed non-residence on SIR forms for the sons, who have been living in Dubai and Kuwait.
  • The irregularity was detected by a Booth Level Officer during digitisation in Assembly Constituency 37, Part 248, prompting a complaint by the assistant registration officer.
  • Charges cite the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Sections 237 and 318) and Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 for false declarations tied to electoral rolls.
  • Officials warned that false or dual entries will draw legal action, noted no arrests so far, and said Rampur aims to finish digitisation by December 11 with a draft roll due around December 16.