{
  "id": 8982268,
  "title": "Fake ST Certificate Case May Bring Corruption Charges Against Ex-IPS Officer, Dismissed SI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/fake-st-certificate-case-may-bring-corruption-charges-against-ex-ips",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/fake-st-certificate-case-may-bring-corruption-charges-against-ex-ips-officer-dismissed-si"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh: Police authorities are planning to register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act against a former IPS officer and a terminated SI for allegedly exploiting fake Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates to secure police jobs, according to officials. On September 18, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Vigilance, both reporting to the CID, initiated separate investigations against retired IPS officer RS Meena and SI Amitabh Pratap Singh. Both individuals have been accused of fabricating fake ST certificates, which they allegedly used to gain employment in the police department. Meena has since retired, while Singh was dismissed from service following a thorough investigation. The State Level High Power Standing Scrutiny Committee concluded that the certificates in question were fraudulent and that neither Meena nor Singh belonged to the ST community. Consequently, cases have been filed at both the Vigilance and CID police stations. The Police Headquarters (PHQ) officials have confirmed that the alleged corruption extended to the creation of these misleading certificates. In addition, PHQ intends to seek permission from the state government to proceed with the proceedings. Furthermore, two other cases remain pending before the PHQ, involving a senior officer in the ASP rank still serving his tenure and a retired inspector, who had both lodged petitions in the High Court. These petitions sought to halt the committee's findings, resulting in a temporary stay. The officer in the ASP rank is eligible for a promotion to IPS following the departmental promotion committee meeting. However, due to the pending case concerning his eligibility, the decision remains undisclosed.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Police Headquarters (PHQ) is all set to register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act against a retired IPS officer and a terminated sub-inspector for allegedly securing police jobs using fake Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates, officials said. On Sep 18, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Vigilance, which also works under the CID, registered two…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}