Patna, July 29 -- A residence certificate was recently issued in rural Patna in favour of one four-legged 'dog babu', born to parents with similar canine nomenclature, prompting a red-faced administration to lodge an FIR against all concerned persons.

The certificate of residence was issued last week in Masaurhi circle, falling under the eponymous sub-division, apparently as part of a scramble for such documents during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.

Under the Bihar Right To Public Service Act, citizens can apply for a certificate of residence online and the same would be issued by the officials concerned after due verification.

Screenshots of the certificate, with the photograph of 'Dog babu', a stray canine,...