Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Ex-APSC Chief Accused of Forging ST Certificate
A former top official is accused of lying on documents to get benefits meant for Scheduled Tribe (ST) people.
The accusations include faking documents to get ST status, which led to an FIR.
This person may also have lied about their age.
A youth group filed a complaint, and the police are investigating.
Some groups stopped protesting to let the law work, but may restart if nothing happens.
There are calls for the government to check all similar documents.
Former APSC chairman accused of forging documents to claim ST status.
An FIR was filed by the Anusuchit Jati Sangrami Yuba Parishad at Dispur Police Station.
Allegations include manipulating age certificates and misrepresenting identity.
Tribal organizations temporarily suspended protests to allow the legal process.
Activists are demanding a review of ST certificates issued to officials.
- Who
- Former APSC chairman, Anusuchit Jati Sangrami Yuba Parishad, tribal organizations.
- What
- Former APSC chief accused of forging documents for ST status.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned, but recent.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- To address alleged misuse of ST status and demand investigation.
Activists/Parishad
Government
Response to Allegations
Activists/Parishad
Demand a thorough investigation and action against the former APSC chairman.
Government
Allow the law to take its course
- Accused
- Former APSC Chairman Tara Prasad Das
- Accusation
- Forging documents for ST status
- Complaint Filed By
- Anusuchit Jati Sangrami Yuba Parishad
- Location of FIR
- Dispur Police Station
- Current Status
- Preliminary inquiry initiated
- Related Issue
- APSC recruitment scam
Sources
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‘Dispur gherao’: Tai Ahoms renew ST status call with march to Secretariat
