A peculiar trend has emerged in Bihar, where individuals are misusing the online portal for residence certificates by applying under unusual names. Following the widely reported case of "Dog Babu," authorities have discovered more instances of fake applications, this time under the names of Hindu deities "Lord Ram" and "Goddess Sita," and even "Crow". These incidents have prompted police action and a review of the online verification process in the Khagaria district of Bihar.

The district administration has rejected several such applications submitted through the Right to Public Service (RTPS) portal and has initiated police action, registering First Information Reports (FIRs) against unknown individuals in affected police station areas, including Chautham, Gogri, and Chitraguptanagar. Officials stated that the fraudulent activity could have gone undetected had it not been caught during routine monitoring. One official noted that if the scrutiny had been delayed, certificates could have been issued in the name of 'Lord Ram,' similar to previous cases involving names such as "Dog Babu," "Dogesh," and "Tractor".

Sadar Revenue Officer Shambhu Kumar confirmed that a case was registered on August 1, 2025 (case number 82/2025) in Chitraguptanagar police station, based on a December 2024 application under the name "Kaua" (crow). Authorities are now reviewing internal processes to prevent misuse of government services and safeguard the integrity of official documents. Kumar added that they are considering stricter verification measures for online applications to avoid such breaches.

This is not an isolated incident. Previously, a residence certificate was issued to a dog named "Dog Babu" in the Masaurhi area of Patna district. The certificate, issued from the State RTPS portal, identified the dog's father as "Kuta babu" and mother as "Kutiya Devi," listing its address in Kaulichak, Masaurhi. The Patna district administration responded by registering an FIR against the applicant, the computer operator, and the officer who issued the certificate. Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan S.M. cancelled the certificate and ordered a probe, assuring the public that action would be taken against all guilty officials and employees. The Sub-Divisional Magistrate reported that the application was submitted with the Aadhar card of a Delhi-based woman.

Following the "Dog Babu" incident in Patna, another application for a residence certificate surfaced in Bihar's Nawada district, this time for "Dogesh Babu". The application, filed online at the Sirdala RTPS office, included the dog's photo. The Nawada District Magistrate has directed the police to register an FIR and investigate the matter. The application listed "Dogesh's Papa" and "Dogesh's Mami" as parents and provided an address in Kharondh village, Nawada. An FIR has been lodged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology Act, covering fraud, forgery, and misuse of government systems.

These incidents raise serious concerns about the integrity of Bihar's online public service systems and the potential for misuse. Authorities are taking steps to address these issues by enhancing verification processes and taking action against those who attempt to subvert the system.

To obtain a valid domicile certificate in Bihar, applicants typically need to have resided in the state for a minimum of three years, own property in Bihar, or be related to someone domiciled in the state. Married women can claim residency based on their husband's domicile, and minors can claim residency based on their parents' residency. Required documents usually include identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID, PAN card), address proof (telephone or electricity bills, rent agreement), and a self-declaration. Applications can be made online through the RTPS portal or offline at the Circle Officer, Village Administrative Officer (VAO), or Revenue Inspector.