UP: Nagar Panchayat Lists Man’s Death 9 Months Early On Certificate Amid Alleged Fake Marriage Claim

In a shocking case of fraud, a woman allegedly posed as the wife of a deceased man, forged a backdated death certificate, and attempted to claim his Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) funds and property, police and local officials said.

The victim, 63-year-old Lakshman, a resident of Shivaji Nagar, Babarpur, was unmarried and lived alone. He received Rs 50,000 under PMAY, which he withdrew before falling seriously ill. On October 4, 2019, he was admitted to Saifai’s RIMS Hospital, where he died of cardiac arrest the same day. The hospital issued an official death certificate confirming the date.

Here's How And When Fraud Began

A woman from Dhaurakha village (Bharthana tehsil, Etawah), whose husband had died earlier, allegedly began living with Lakshman before his death. She claimed they married on February 17, 2018.

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After his death, she colluded with Babrpur-Ajitmal Nagar Panchayat officials to obtain a second, fake death certificate dated January 4, 2019, nine months before Lakshman actually died. The forged document falsely stated he died of 'natural causes at home'.

When she successfully got the fake certificate, the woman-

Tried to transfer the remaining Rs 2 lakh PMAY instalment to her account

Attempted to claim Lakshman’s house and land in her name

Enrolled herself in the local voter list as 'wife of Shri Krishna' (a completely different name).

Here's What Officials Said

Local ward member Himanshu Chauhan exposed the scam and filed complaints with the CM, DM, SDM, EO, and Nagar Panchayat Chairperson, demanding a probe.

“This is a deep conspiracy. A fake death certificate was created with the help of panchayat staff to grab money and property,” Chauhan told reporters.

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SDM Nikhil Rajput confirmed receiving complaint, saying, “It’s a serious matter. I’ve ordered the Naib Tehsildar to investigate and submit a report. Strict action will be taken against the guilty.”

Nagar Panchayat Chairperson Asha Chak said, "We are looking into it and will order a full inquiry.”