Police Crackdown Exposes Fraud at Aadhaar and PAN Card Centres

In the aftermath of the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent Indian tourists, the Delhi Police have launched a comprehensive search operation targeting illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Pakistan residing in the capital.

- TIKAM SHARMA

This crackdown has also uncovered the dubious activities of several Aadhaar and PAN card enrollment centers operating in Delhi.

To tighten citizenship verification, Delhi Police will now only accept voter ID cards or passports as proof of Indian citizenship for suspected foreign nationals. Aadhaar, PAN, and ration cards are no longer considered valid documents following a central directive, after many illegal immigrants were found using forged or fraudulently obtained identity papers. The move aims to prevent misuse and strengthen verification protocols.

The operation has also cast a spotlight on the questionable practices of several Aadhaar and PAN card enrollment centers. Though these centers appear legitimate, investigations have revealed that many are complicit in generating forged identity documents for financial gain. These fake documents, which include Aadhaar and PAN cards, often resemble genuine government-issued credentials but contain manipulated information such as false names, altered dates of birth, and fabricated addresses—designed to suit clients seeking to falsify their identities.

According to a senior police officer who spoke to