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Dahisar Police Arrest 4 in Fake Document Racket

Four arrested for making fake Aadhaar and birth certificates. Police seize forged documents and equipment.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 14 August 2026 at 12:34 pm
Dahisar Police Arrest 4 in Fake Document Racket

The Dahisar police have busted a gang involved in making forged documents, including Aadhaar cards and birth certificates. On Tuesday, police arrested four people after raiding two centres in the area.

The accused were identified as Surajkumar Yadav, Upendra Singh, Satyam Mishra, and Akash Patwa, all residents of Kandivali and Bhayander. Police are still searching for Umesh Yadav, alias Sameer, who is absconding.

Police Inspector Nilesh Salunkhe received a tip-off that forged Aadhaar and PAN cards were being made in Dahisar. Following this information, police launched an operation and sent a decoy customer to US Enterprises in Dahisar East. The customer was then directed to Sam Infotech in Kandivali East, where a forged birth certificate was being prepared.

Police raided Sam Infotech and arrested Surajkumar Yadav and Upendra Singh. Later, they raided Shivam Enterprises in Kandivali and arrested Satyam Mishra and Akash Patwa.

During the raids, police seized various equipment, including computers, an Aadhaar card updating machine, scanners, fingerprint scanners, and a webcam. They also found a large number of forged documents, including birth and leaving certificates, medical policies, and fake principals' stamps.

The police are investigating how long the gang had been making forged documents and are looking for the absconding accused. The busting of this racket is a significant blow to those involved in making fake documents in the city.

The use of forged documents can have serious consequences, including identity theft and fraud. The police have warned citizens to be cautious when applying for documents and to only use authorized agencies.

The Dahisar police have urged anyone with information about the absconding accused to come forward. They have also assured that they will take strict action against those involved in making forged documents.

This is not the first time that a fake document racket has been busted in the city. In recent years, there have been several cases of forged documents being made and used for fraudulent purposes. The police have been cracking down on such rackets, and this latest bust is a part of their efforts to curb this menace.

The city's residents have been advised to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police. The police have also assured that they will do their best to prevent such rackets from operating in the city.

In conclusion, the busting of the fake document racket in Dahisar is a significant achievement for the police. It highlights their efforts to curb fraudulent activities and to keep the city safe. Citizens are advised to be cautious and to only use authorized agencies when applying for documents.

The police are still investigating the case and are looking for the absconding accused. They have urged anyone with information to come forward and have assured that they will take strict action against those involved in making forged documents.

The city's residents can be assured that the police are doing their best to prevent such rackets from operating in the city. The busting of this racket is a significant blow to those involved in making fake documents, and it will help to keep the city safe from fraudulent activities.

The police have warned citizens to be cautious when applying for documents and to only use authorized agencies. They have also assured that they will take strict action against those involved in making forged documents.

In the end, the busting of the fake document racket in Dahisar is a significant achievement for the police. It highlights their efforts to curb fraudulent activities and to keep the city safe. Citizens are advised to be cautious and to only use authorized agencies when applying for documents.

Frequently asked questions

What was the fake document racket busted by Dahisar police?

The racket was involved in making fake Aadhaar cards, birth certificates, and other citizenship-related documents.

How many people were arrested in the raid?

Four people were arrested, and one person is still absconding.

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