Bengaluru Police File Case Over Fake Transfer Order Circulated in CM Siddaramaiah's Name
In a significant development, the Bengaluru city police have officially registered a case against unidentified individuals. This action follows a formal complaint lodged by an official from the Chief Minister's office. The complaint alleges the creation and dissemination of a fraudulent transfer order circular, falsely attributed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, across various social media platforms.
Details of the Forged Document
The complaint specifically highlights a note that was widely circulated online. This document purported to detail the deputation of Dr. K. Mohan, who currently serves as the District Health and Family Welfare Officer in Mandya. According to the fake circular, Dr. Mohan was to be transferred to the position of Deputy Commissioner of Excise for Mysuru Rural.
Critical discrepancies were immediately noted by officials. The forged note lacked any official number or date, which are standard requirements for legitimate government documents. Furthermore, a thorough check of the E-Office software system within the minister's secretariat confirmed that no such note had ever been registered or processed through official channels.
Official Investigation and Allegations
Authorities have confirmed that the note was not forwarded to any government department for action, and consequently, no actual transfer or deputation order was ever issued based on its contents. The complaint explicitly states that this act appears to have been committed with malicious intent. The primary objective, as per the complaint, was to tarnish the reputation of the minister and the state government by spreading false information.
The police are now actively investigating the case to identify and apprehend those responsible for forging the document and initiating its circulation on social media. This incident underscores the growing challenges posed by misinformation and fake documents in the digital age, particularly when they involve high-profile government officials and sensitive administrative matters.
