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Punjab woman deceived into marriage with falsified credentials, age reduced by 12 years
A woman in Fatehgarh Sahib has discovered her husband misrepresented himself as a never-married PCS officer after their marriage. Investigators have found evidence of systematic document fraud involving altered Aadhaar and PAN cards.
LSN India ·
Police in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district have registered a case against six individuals following allegations of matrimonial fraud involving forged government documents. The woman, who married under the belief that her spouse was an unmarried PCS (Provincial Civil Service) officer, discovered discrepancies in his stated credentials after the wedding.
Investigations reveal that multiple identity documents were altered to misrepresent the groom's qualifications and personal details. According to police records, his date of birth was changed from 1980 to 1992 in both Aadhaar and PAN cards, artificially reducing his age by twelve years. These modifications appear designed to present a more favorable matrimonial profile.
The case highlights the vulnerability of prospective brides to document-based deception in matrimonial arrangements. Authorities have commenced a detailed examination of the forged documents and are interrogating the accused to determine the extent of the fraud network. Additional charges related to document forgery and misrepresentation under relevant sections of Indian law are expected to follow.
This incident underscores the importance of independent verification of marital candidate credentials prior to wedding ceremonies, as well as the need for greater oversight in document issuance and modification processes.