Representational image NEW DELHI: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur have registered an FIR against a woman, allegedly a Pakistani national, for hiding her citizenship and securing a job in the state’s Basic Education Department, a police official said on Thursday.Rampur Additional Superintendent of Police Anurag Singh said the department’s internal inquiry revealed that the woman, identified as Mahira Akhtar alias Farzana, had secured employment using forged documents. India Knows Pakistan Will Not Abandon Terrorism, Jaishankar Says Delhi Has Policy To Deal With It “An FIR has been registered under Sections 318(4), 336, 338 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating and forgery. It is alleged that despite being a Pakistani national, she obtained a job in the education department by using a fake residence certificate,” Singh told news agency PTI.He added that the accused had been working as a teacher at a primary school in Kumhariya village.According to police, Akhtar married a Pakistani national in 1979 and subsequently acquired Pakistani citizenship.After her divorce, she allegedly returned to India on a Pakistani passport and married a local man around 1985. Around the same period, she is accused of joining the Basic Education Department while projecting herself as an Indian citizen.She has since been suspended and dismissed from service. The FIR was registered on the basis of the department’s report.Police said an investigation is underway and evidence is being collected. No arrests have been made so far.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPre-Poll Shock In Bengal As ED Raids I-PAC Office, CM Mamata Calls It Political Targeting By CentreCuban Ambassador Backs India’s ‘Dialogue’ Stance on Venezuela, Slams US’ ‘Military Aggression’No IMF Loan In 6 Months? Pakistan Defence Minister’s Jet Export Claim Collapses Under Debt RealityTrump Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, 500% Tariff Threat Looms As India Reworks Oil Import Strategy‘India Outperforming Emerging Markets’: Economist On India’s 7.4% FY26 GDP Growth Estimates’Most Room To Grow Today’: Jaishankar Pushes Stronger EU-India Ties, Hails Partnership With FranceImran Khan’s Family Stages Prayer Protest After Being Barred From Meeting Him At Adiala JailImran Khan’s Sister Aleema, PTI Members Hold Prayers Outside Adiala Jail After Meet DeniedTharoor Flags UN Charter Violations, Voices Concern Over US Action In VenezuelaUS Issues Blunt Warning To Indian Students: Breaking Laws May Cost Visas, Careers And Future Dreams123PhotostoriesCute Indian pet names for babies born in January 2026Mrunal Thakur to Shraddha Kapoor: 5 times Bollywood actresses stole the show in Paithani sareesHow to make Classic Bengali Fish Curry for dinner at homeFrom ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ to ‘Raja Huli’: Must-watch Yash movies before ‘Toxic’ releasesFrom Goblin Shark to Glass Frog: 8 real-life animals that seem completely unrealNot just banana: 10 other leaves that are used for serving or cooking food across IndiaFrom high-end car collection to a lavish house: Dipika Kakar’s luxurious life and net worthAneet Padda, Ahaan Panday to Pratibha Ranta: Bollywood’s emerging talent lines up for a breakthrough in 2026’Toxic’ star Yash birthday special: Lesser-known facts about 40 year old Rocking StarDonald Trump’s Greenland obsession: Why the icy island is back in headlines – in pictures123Hot PicksMinneapolis Woman ShootMaharashtra civic pollsGold rate todayUAE citizenshipCigarette price hikePublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingHaydn Fleury Net WorthTommy Fleetwood and Clare Fleetwood Net WorthTravis KelceUS Strike VenezuelaTilak VarmaMaharashtra Civic PollsAnkush BhardwajGratuity calculationDelhi Demolition MosqueCandace Owens
NEW DELHI: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur have registered an FIR against a woman, allegedly a Pakistani national, for hiding her citizenship and securing a job in the state’s Basic Education Department, a police official said on Thursday.Rampur Additional Superintendent of Police Anurag Singh said the department’s internal inquiry revealed that the woman, identified as Mahira Akhtar alias Farzana, had secured employment using forged documents.
“An FIR has been registered under Sections 318(4), 336, 338 and 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for cheating and forgery. It is alleged that despite being a Pakistani national, she obtained a job in the education department by using a fake residence certificate,” Singh told news agency PTI.He added that the accused had been working as a teacher at a primary school in Kumhariya village.According to police, Akhtar married a Pakistani national in 1979 and subsequently acquired Pakistani citizenship.After her divorce, she allegedly returned to India on a Pakistani passport and married a local man around 1985. Around the same period, she is accused of joining the Basic Education Department while projecting herself as an Indian citizen.She has since been suspended and dismissed from service. The FIR was registered on the basis of the department’s report.Police said an investigation is underway and evidence is being collected. No arrests have been made so far.