Allegations of a large-scale document forgery racket linked to recruitment in Central Government security forces have surfaced in Assam’s Margherita Co-District, leading several student organisations and local groups to demand a judicial inquiry into the matter. The allegations have sparked concern among residents and civil society organisations, with claims that individuals from outside Assam may have used forged residential and identity documents issued from the state to secure employment in various Central security agencies. According to local organisations, youths from states including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and West Bengal have allegedly been attempting to obtain jobs in Central security forces by using forged documents purportedly issued from Assam. The organisations claimed that permanent resident certificates and other supporting documents were allegedly used during recruitment processes to establish eligibility for government positions.
The allegations have raised serious questions about the integrity of recruitment procedures and the possible misuse of official documents. Local groups have expressed concern that such activities, if proven true, could undermine opportunities meant for eligible candidates and damage public confidence in administrative systems. At the centre of the controversy is an allegation against a Margherita resident identified as Mukesh Chauhan. According to claims made by local organisations, he is accused of facilitating the issuance of forged permanent resident certificates and caste certificates to multiple applicants from outside Assam. It has been alleged that these documents were subsequently used during recruitment examinations and selection procedures for government jobs. Organisations further alleged that several beneficiaries of the purported scheme had completed their education in their respective home states but presented permanent resident documents from Assam while applying for recruitment in Central Government security forces. These forces reportedly include the CRPF, CISF, Assam Rifles and ITBP.
However, the allegations have not been independently verified, and no official findings have yet been released regarding the claims. Authorities have not confirmed whether any forged documents were actually used to obtain employment. As the allegations gained attention, demands for a thorough investigation intensified across the region. Student organisations and civil society groups have called for a detailed inquiry to determine the extent of the alleged irregularities and identify all individuals involved, if any wrongdoing is established. Among those seeking action are the Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) Tinsukia District Committee, the Margherita Regional Student Union, Veer Lachit Sena, the Asom Margherita Regional Committee and several other local organisations. The groups have appealed to the Assam Government, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Police to take immediate steps to investigate the allegations and ensure accountability. Representatives of the organisations said a judicial inquiry would help establish the facts and restore public confidence in the recruitment process. They also stressed the importance of verifying documents submitted during government recruitment exercises to prevent any misuse of official records.