Pilibhit Voter List Scam: 5 Officials Under Scanner as Thousands of 'Ghost' Entries Surface
Pilibhit administration investigates massive voter list irregularities in Sadar constituency; thousands of entries made without applications.
The Pilibhit administration has launched a high-stakes investigation into massive Pilibhit voter list irregularities discovered within the Sadar assembly constituency. The probe has already cast a shadow of suspicion over five high-ranking officials, as authorities uncover a pattern of systemic manipulation involving thousands of voter entries created without any supporting documentation.
The Core of the Controversy: Entries Without Applications
The investigation has revealed a shocking discrepancy in how voters were added to the rolls. According to findings, a staggering 13,779 entries were registered using Form-8. The most alarming detail is that these entries were processed using the IDs and passwords of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), yet there are no original physical or digital applications to back them up.
The timeline of these suspicious activities spans from May 31, 2026, to August 29, 2026. During this window, officials approved 10,470 of these ghost entries, while 3,309 were rejected. Despite the approvals, the administration has been unable to locate any corresponding records in the office, suggesting a deliberate attempt to bypass legal protocols.
Suspicious Discrepancies Across Constituencies
The data reveals a bizarre imbalance when comparing the Sadar constituency with others in the district. Between April 10 and October 21, the Sadar constituency recorded 13,779 offline Form-8 applications. In a startling contrast, the Barkheda, Bisalpur, and Puranpur constituencies recorded zero offline applications during the same period.
Online data further highlights the anomaly. While Sadar Pilibhit saw 13,150 online applications, the numbers in other areas were significantly lower:
- Barkheda: 1,312 applications
- Puranpur: 3,011 applications
- Bisalpur: 3,389 applications
Officials in the Crosshairs
Sadar Kotwali Crime Inspector Satish Kumar is leading the formal investigation, relying on technical and documentary evidence to trace the breach. The scrutiny has expanded to include several key administrative figures:
- The Tehsildar of Amaria.
- The Block Education Officers (BEOs) of Lalaurikheda and Amaria.
- The Block Development Officers (BDOs) of Lalaurikheda and Amaria.
This follows the previous filing of an FIR against two Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and a VRC operator. The current probe into the five additional officials, including the two BDOs, is expected to lead to strict disciplinary or legal action if the allegations are proven true.
Wider District Review
The administration is not stopping at the Sadar constituency. A comprehensive cross-check of electoral rolls is now underway across all four assembly constituencies in the Pilibhit district. Specifically, authorities are reviewing the processes across 150 booths in the Amaria tehsil to ensure the integrity of the democratic process and to identify any further irregularities.