India, July 28 -- A first information report (FIR) has been registered in connection with a widely circulated domicile certificate issued to a dog in Bihar's Patna on July 24, a Bihar government official said on Monday.

Patna district magistrate Thiyagarajan SM said the FIR has been registered at the police station concerned against the applicant, the computer operator, and the officer who issued the certificate.

"The Masaurhi sub-divisional officer has been directed to conduct a detailed investigation of the entire matter and submit a report within 24 hours," Thiyagarajan said. "Departmental and disciplinary action will be taken against the guilty employees and officers".

"The certificate was applied on July 15 and issued on July 24 a...