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Crime
Fake Newborn Birth Certificate Issued in Tikamgarh District Hospital, Data Entry Operator Suspended
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:15 PM
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A counterfeit birth certificate for a newborn was reportedly issued in Tikamgarh district hospital, leading to the suspension of the data‑entry operator and an inquiry into the nodal officer.
The administration of Tikamgarh district hospital in Madhya Pradesh has come under scrutiny after a fake birth certificate for a newborn was allegedly issued in its name. The irregularity was brought to light following complaints that prompted the district collector, Vivek Shrotriya, to intervene.
In response, the collector ordered the immediate termination of services of the data‑entry operator responsible for the entry of the fraudulent certificate. Simultaneously, a formal probe has been launched to examine the involvement, if any, of the nodal officer overseeing birth registrations at the hospital.
Authorities emphasized that authentic birth certificates are vital for legal identity, health services, and school enrollment. The investigation aims to determine procedural lapses and to reinforce safeguards against future falsifications.
The hospital administration has pledged full cooperation with the inquiry and has announced a review of its record‑keeping practices to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
In response, the collector ordered the immediate termination of services of the data‑entry operator responsible for the entry of the fraudulent certificate. Simultaneously, a formal probe has been launched to examine the involvement, if any, of the nodal officer overseeing birth registrations at the hospital.
Authorities emphasized that authentic birth certificates are vital for legal identity, health services, and school enrollment. The investigation aims to determine procedural lapses and to reinforce safeguards against future falsifications.
The hospital administration has pledged full cooperation with the inquiry and has announced a review of its record‑keeping practices to prevent recurrence of such incidents.