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Crime
Madhya Pradesh FIR Filed Against Raghuveer Singh Meena Over OBC/ST Job Claim
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 21 Sep 2026, 08:10 AM
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An FIR has been lodged against Raghuveer Singh Meena in Bhopal for allegedly using a falsified caste certificate to secure a government job reserved for OBC and ST categories.
Bhopal police on Tuesday registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Raghuveer Singh Meena, alleging that he submitted a forged caste certificate to obtain a government post reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). The complaint was filed after a routine verification by the department revealed discrepancies in the certificate presented by Meena.
According to the police statement, the forged document listed Meena as belonging to an OBC/ST category, while official records indicate a different caste status. The investigation will focus on how the falsified certificate was obtained and whether any officials were complicit in the process.
Meena, a local political figure, has not commented publicly on the FIR. Legal experts note that filing a false caste certificate is a punishable offence under the Indian Penal Code and can lead to cancellation of the appointment, fines, and imprisonment.
The case adds to a series of recent caste‑certificate controversies in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the state government to reiterate its commitment to strict verification for reserved‑category appointments.
Authorities have urged any witnesses or individuals with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation will be conducted transparently and swiftly.
According to the police statement, the forged document listed Meena as belonging to an OBC/ST category, while official records indicate a different caste status. The investigation will focus on how the falsified certificate was obtained and whether any officials were complicit in the process.
Meena, a local political figure, has not commented publicly on the FIR. Legal experts note that filing a false caste certificate is a punishable offence under the Indian Penal Code and can lead to cancellation of the appointment, fines, and imprisonment.
The case adds to a series of recent caste‑certificate controversies in Madhya Pradesh, prompting the state government to reiterate its commitment to strict verification for reserved‑category appointments.
Authorities have urged any witnesses or individuals with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation will be conducted transparently and swiftly.