West Bengal is conducting statewide raids to eliminate fake birth and death certificates. Officials are verifying and digitizing old birth and death registers across all civic bodies. FIRs have been filed, and legal action is underway against those involved in fraud. Political heads of civic bodies have lost the power to issue these vital documents. A stringent verification system will now ensure certificate authenticity and accountability.

West Bengal bars elected representatives from issuing birth and death certificates amid investigations into irregularities and fraud.

West Bengal is conducting statewide raids to eliminate fake birth and death certificates. Officials are verifying and digitizing old birth and death registers across all civic…