Varanasi: Jahanaganj police in Azamgarh district on Wednesday arrested a man accused of obtaining multiple passports by altering his personal details using forged documents.
Police said the accused, Salman Ahmad (28), a resident of Salempur village under Jahanaganj police station limits, was booked after an inquiry found he changed his personal information and secured more than one passport. Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by SI Achchelal Yadav arrested Salman near Mande Border around 7.45 am. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Varanasi | Silver Rate in Varanasi | Bank Holidays in Varanasi | Public Holidays in Varanasi | Varanasi AQI | Weather in Varanasi | Petrol Price in Varanasi | Diesel Price in Varanasi | CNG Price in Varanasi | LPG Price in Varanasi Stay updated with the latest Varanasi news.
Police said he admitted to the offence during questioning. He was produced before a court after completion of legal formalities. Download the TOI App.
A case was registered at Jahanaganj police station on Sept 27 under Sections 318(2) and 319(2) of the BNS and Section 12(1)(B) of the Passport Act. During the investigation, Sections 336(3), 338 and 340(2) of the BNS were added on the basis of evidence.