Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Fake ST Certificates May Trigger Corruption Cases Against Police Officials
Officials in Madhya Pradesh say two police officials used fake Scheduled Tribe certificates to get police jobs.
One person, RS Meena, is a retired IPS officer.
The other, Amitabh Pratap Singh, was a sub-inspector who was dismissed.
A state committee examined their certificates and said they were fake.
The committee also said the two did not belong to the Scheduled Tribe community.
Police agencies have registered separate cases against them.
Officials say another case under the Prevention of Corruption Act may be filed.
The state government’s permission is needed before that case can proceed.
Two other similar cases are still being challenged in the High Court.
Police Headquarters plans to seek permission for corruption cases against retired IPS officer RS Meena and dismissed sub-inspector Amitabh Pratap Singh.
The Crime Investigation Department and Vigilance registered separate cases against the two on September 18.
A state scrutiny committee found that their Scheduled Tribe certificates were fake and that they were not members of the ST community.
Officials allege corruption was involved in preparing the certificates and say cases may be filed under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Two other certificate cases remain pending after an ASP and a retired inspector obtained High Court stays against the committee’s findings.
- Who
- Retired IPS officer RS Meena and dismissed sub-inspector Amitabh Pratap Singh are accused; the Crime Investigation Department, Vigilance, and Police Headquarters are handling the matter.
- What
- Separate cases were registered over allegedly fake Scheduled Tribe certificates, with a possible additional case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
- When
- The Crime Investigation Department and Vigilance registered the cases on September 18; no year is specified.
- Where
- The cases were registered in Madhya Pradesh, including at the Vigilance and Crime Investigation Department police stations.
- Why
- Officials allege the certificates were fabricated to secure police jobs and that corruption was involved in preparing them.
- Main accused
- Retired IPS officer RS Meena and dismissed sub-inspector Amitabh Pratap Singh
- Allegation
- Using allegedly fabricated Scheduled Tribe certificates to secure police jobs
- Cases registered
- Separate cases were registered by the Crime Investigation Department and Vigilance
- Date of registration
- September 18
- Committee finding
- The State Level High Power Standing Scrutiny Committee found the certificates fake
- Possible additional charge
- A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act
- Required approval
- Police Headquarters will seek state government permission to proceed
- Other pending cases
- Two cases involve an in-service ASP and a retired inspector who obtained High Court stays