Patna, July 28 -- A dog named "Dog Babu" in Bihar's Patna district has been issued a residence certificate, sparking widespread criticism and raising questions about the security and credibility of the Right to Public Services (RTPS) portal.

The certificate, which has surfaced on social media platforms, lists 'Dog Babu' as a resident of Masaurhi, accompanied by a picture of a dog in the top right corner. The certificate also mentions the names of its parents as 'Kutta Babu' (father) and 'Kutiya Devi' (mother).

A residence certificate issued with the name 'Dog Babu' in Patna's Masaurhi has been cancelled, an official statement said on Monday.

Taking cognisance of the certificate issued, the Patna district administration said that an FIR...