‘Samsung’ applies for income certificate in Bihar, ls ‘iPhone’ and ‘Smartphone’ as parents | Trending

: Jul 31, 2025 05:15 pm A bizarre income certificate case in Bihar’s Jehanabad features an applicant named Samsung, with parents led as iPhone and Smartphone. Days after residential certificates were issued in Bihar for pet dogs named “Dog Babu” and “Dogesh Babu”, a fresh case of a similarly bizarre income certificate form has emerged from Jehanabad ling the applicant’s name as “Samsung” and the names of his parents as “iPhone” and “Smartphone.” According to a report, the income certificate form also led the family’s residence as “gaddha,” or pit.(Pixabay/Representative) According to a News18 report, the income certificate form also led the family’s residence as “gaddha,” or pit. A widely circulated photo of the reported form shows the parents led as “Iphoan” and “Smartphoan”. HT.com cannot independently verify the authenticity of this information. When the application reached the Modanganj block office, officials were stunned and promptly informed the Circle Officer (CO) of Modanganj, the report said. Circle Officer Mohammad Asif Hussain, upon reviewing the application, said it appeared to be a prank but assured that strict legal action would be taken against such pranksters. Authorities have since filed a formal complaint with the cyber police in Jehanabad and are now investigating the source of the application. The officer also warned that such antics waste government employees’ time and resources and create unnecessary confusion. The incident mirrors an earlier case in which an application for a residence certificate was filed under the name “Dogesh Babu,” complete with a photo of a dog, prompting the Nawada drict adminration to initiate legal action. Nawada Drict Magrate (DM) Ravi Prakash ordered a full investigation into the misuse of the RTPS (Right to Public Service) portal. “Copycats… or rather copy dogs, were caught trying to apply for a residence certificate from Sirdala, Rajauli. FIR is being regered for lame and stale attempt at humour. Such tampering with adminrative processes is not acceptable under any circumstances. Action will be taken against the culprits,” he said. News / Trending / ‘Samsung’ applies for income certificate in Bihar, ls ‘iPhone’ and ‘Smartphone’ as parents See Less