Dog Babu, son of Kutta Babu: the hilarious story of Bihar’s canine residence certificate blunder

Dog Babu, son of Kutta Babu, lands residence certificate in Bihar, and the internet can’t stop laughing

In a bizarre yet amusing turn of events, a residence certificate was issued in Bihar under the name Dog Babu, listing Kutta Babu as the father and Kutiya Devi as the mother. The certificate even had the image of a golden retriever and was digitally signed by a government officer. As the image of the certificate went viral, the incident left the internet both stunned and amused, while government officials scrambled to address the blunder.

The mishap occurred through Bihar’s Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal, where a residence certificate with all official details, including certificate number and digital signature, was generated. The certificate identified the address as Kaulichak, Ward No. 15, under Masaurhi Nagar Parishad in Patna. It quickly caught attention on social media platforms, prompting widespread mockery and concern over digital governance.

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Authorities moved into action as soon as the certificate made headlines. The Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) of Masaurhi was asked to submit a detailed report within 24 hours. The district administration canceled the certificate, registered an FIR against the applicant, the RTPS data operator, and the revenue officer who issued the certificate.

Political leaders and public figures also joined the conversation. Swaraj India’s Yogendra Yadav criticized the functioning of Bihar’s new verification method under the Special Identification Registry (SIR). He pointed out that while Aadhaar and other valid IDs are often rejected, a certificate issued in the name of a dog is easily accepted in the system. His sarcastic take highlighted serious flaws in the verification protocols of Bihar’s digital administrative infrastructure.

Netizens, however, took the situation in a lighter vein. Memes, jokes, and satirical posts flooded social media. Comments such as “Bihar is leading the pet welfare movement” and “When is Dog Babu applying for a voter ID?” made rounds online. Someone even joked about “Where is Billi Mausi?”, poking fun at the comically structured canine family tree.

While the laughter echoed online, the issue cast a spotlight on the loopholes in government-run digital portals. The fact that such a certificate could be generated and go unnoticed until it became viral raises alarms about the authenticity of numerous such documents issued daily.

Interestingly, this isn’t the first such mishap in Bihar. Just a couple of weeks ago, another residence certificate had been issued in the name of a Sonalika tractor in Munger district. That certificate had the name “Sonalika Kumari” and a tractor image as identification. These repeated instances raise serious concerns about data verification and administrative oversight.

According to district officials, strong action will be taken against those responsible. The administration has vowed to enhance the process of document issuance and increase scrutiny to prevent such errors in the future. For now, the case of Dog Babu, son of Kutta Babu, will serve as a memorable and humorous reminder of what happens when digital systems fail without proper checks and balances.

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While many consider this a harmless prank or a clever form of protest, the consequences could be more severe if such lapses occur with malicious intent. Authorities are now taking measures to prevent any recurrence, with internal audits, staff training, and system upgrades being discussed.

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This unusual incident has created a viral moment, but it also raises a fundamental question about the credibility and accuracy of e-governance systems. In a world moving rapidly towards digitization, even a small glitch—like naming a dog as a citizen—can turn into a national spectacle. And while Dog Babu has become a star online, the real lesson is for the administration to ensure that such “barking errors” don’t become the norm.

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