Archive · 27 May 2025
Ex-Surat ACP Booked for Allegedly Using Fake ST Certificate
Former police officer B.M. Chaudhary is in trouble.
He allegedly used a fake certificate to get a job as a police officer and was later promoted.
The government found out his certificate was fake after an investigation, despite giving him multiple chances to prove its validity.
Chaudhary was removed from his job before retirement.
Now, the police are investigating, and he is accused of violating laws related to caste certificates.
Former ACP B.M. Chaudhary is facing an FIR for using a fake Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate.
The certificate was allegedly used to obtain a police job and promotion.
The complaint was filed by the Surat district social welfare officer.
Chaudhary was removed from government service before his retirement.
He failed to provide evidence of his ST status despite 15 reminders.
- Who
- B.M. Chaudhary, former ACP of Surat city police.
- What
- FIR filed against former ACP B.M. Chaudhary for allegedly using a fake Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate.
- When
- FIR filed recently; certificate questioned since 2021.
- Where
- Surat, India
- Why
- Chaudhary allegedly used a fake ST certificate to secure a police job and subsequent promotion.
- Accused
- B. M. Chaudhary, ex-ACP
- Charge
- Using a fake Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate
- Previous Role
- ACP of K Division, Surat city police
- Action
- FIR filed, removed from service
- Complaint Source
- Surat district social welfare officer Mukesh Gamit
- Certificate Status
- Recommended "cancelled and seized"
