Man booked for making fake medical certificates and e-passes

Pune police filed a case against a man who allegedly makes fake medical certificates and e-passes for travel during the lockdown. According to the official, the Seva cell, which issues e-passes on behalf of Pune police, had received a complaint against him.

Pune: The crime branch of Pune police on Sunday registered an offence against a man for allegedly
making fake medical certificates and e-passes for travel during the lockdown.

"The accused is a resident of suburban Hadapsar and works as an agent," a senior official said.

According to the official, the Seva cell, which issues e-passes on behalf of Pune police, had received a complaint against him.

"To verify the complaint, the Seva cell staff contacted the agent and sought an e-pass for travel to Nashik. He demanded Rs 2,500 for the pass and Rs 500 for a medical certificate. He demanded Rs 1,500 advance for it," he added.

"After sending the details to the agent and paying the money online, he immediately sent a medical certificate without any health check-up," the official said.

A case was registered at Hadapsar police station against him and investigation was on.

(PTI REPORT)