In a very strange scenario in Bihar, a dog named “Dog Babu” in the Patna district has been issued a residence certificate. After the dog was issued a government identification, the incident sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about the security and credibility of the Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal.
The certificate, which has been surfacing across various social media platforms, lists `Dog Babu` as a resident of Masaurhi, accompanied by a picture of a dog in the top right corner. The certificate also mentions his father’s name as ‘Kutta Babu’ and his mother as ‘Kutiya Devi.’
After several backlashes faced by the Bihar government over issuing a valid government ID proof to a dog, the residence certificate was cancelled on Monday.
An official statement from the Bihar Government stated that the certificate issued with the name `Dog Babu` in Patna`s Masaurhi has been cancelled, as reported by ANI.
Taking cognisance of the certificate issued, the Patna district administration also highlighted that an FIR has been registered against the applicant, the computer operator, and the official who issued the certificate.
While addressing the situation, the official handle of the Patna district administration posted on X, stating, “In the Masaurhi region, a case has come to light involving the issuance of a residence certificate in the name of `Dog Babu`.”
As soon as the matter came to notice, the said residence certificate was cancelled. Additionally, an FIR is being registered at the local police station against the applicant, the computer operator, and the officer who issued the certificate,” as cited by news agency ANI.
The district administration also asserted that a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) level inquiry has been initiated in the matter.
The post added that “The Sub-Divisional Officer, Masaurhi, has been directed to conduct a detailed investigation of the entire matter and submit a report within 24 hours. Departmental and disciplinary action will be taken against the guilty employees and officers.”
On the other hand, the Swaraj Party leader Yogendra Yadav did not miss out on this opportunity and slammed the Bihar government. Yadav, while talking to his X account, pointed out that this is the same residence certificate that has been requested from voters in the Special Intensive Revision exercise being carried out by the Election Commission of India.
अपनी आँखों से देख लीजिए!
बिहार में 24 जुलाई को एक कुत्ते ने आवास प्रमाण पत्र बनवा लिया। यह वही प्रमाणपत्र है जिसे बिहार में SIR में मान्य किया जा रहा है, जबकि आधार और राशन कार्ड को फ़र्ज़ी बताया जा रहा है।
आप ख़ुद फ़ोटो और नाम जाँच लीजिए:
‘डॉग बाबू`, पिता का नाम `कुत्ता बाबू`,… pic.twitter.com/ZBOvrgqIyq— Yogendra Yadav (@_YogendraYadav) July 27, 2025
Yogendra Yadav posted on X, “See it with your own eyes! On July 24 in Bihar, a dog got a residence certificate issued. This is the same certificate that is being accepted in Bihar under SIR, while Aadhaar and ration cards are being called fake. Check the photo and name yourself `Dog Babu,` father`s name `Kutta Babu,` mother`s name `Kutiya Babu,` and address Kaulichak Mohalla, Ward Number 15, Masaurhi Municipal Council. The certificate number is BRCCO/2025/15933581.”
(With inputs from ANI)