According to officials, the three cases were detected during the process of verification of documents submitted for inclusion of names in the electoral roll in Jamshedpur East. (AI Generated Photo)Three people identified as Afghan nationals were allegedly found in the draft electoral roll in Jamshedpur during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, prompting the Election Commission to conduct a district-level probe.According to officials, the three cases were detected during the process of verification of documents submitted for inclusion of names in the electoral roll in Jamshedpur East. Arnav Mishra, SDO and Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), Jamshedpur East, said all three had submitted passports as their supporting documents during the SIR process.“Passports are among the 11 documents valid for the SIR. They submitted their passports as their primary documents. When the passports were sent to the passport office for verification, it was found that they were not valid and that the persons were Afghan nationals,” Mishra said.Also Read | Scientist CNR Rao’s name in SIR ‘discrepancy’ list; officials deny serving noticeHe said that of the three cases, the passport office had already rejected one passport-related verification, while the other two will be rejected soon. The three cases are from Jamshedpur East. The officer said the matter had been brought to the notice of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and that a detailed investigation was underway at the district level.Asked whether an FIR had been registered, Mishra said the authorities were currently investigating the cases and that further action would depend on the findings. “If it is found that there has been wrongdoing, action will definitely be taken against whoever is responsible,” he said.Mishra also referred to provisions under the Representation of the People Act, saying that knowingly submitting false or fake documents during an electoral process constitutes an offence and that action would be taken according to law if the investigation establishes such wrongdoing.“All the concerned authorities are aware of the matter and a detailed investigation is going on at the district level. Once the investigation is completed, action will be taken accordingly,” Mishra said.Story continues below this adThe officer, however, stressed that the investigation was still underway and that the authorities would establish the facts through the verification process.An investigation by The Indian Express in Jharkhand’s Godda found a pattern of bulk Form 7 applications seeking deletion of voters from the electoral rolls, with most of the targeted names belonging to Muslims. At least four Booth Level Officers flagged the applications as procedurally suspect. The Indian Express also tracked down some of the voters targeted for deletion and found that they had been living in the village for generations, with many also verified in the 2003 intensive revision of the rolls.Following the Express investigation, district election authorities in Godda, Jharkhand, sought a report and initiated an inquiry into the submission of Form 7 applications seeking deletion of voters’ names at Booth No. 9 in Maheshtikri village of Basantrai block.Shubham Tigga is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, presently based in Pune, where he covers the intersections of infrastructure, labor, and the modern economy. His reporting focuses on civil aviation, urban mobility, the gig economy, and workers' unions, providing critical insights into how transit and commercial sectors impact the daily lives of citizens. Expertise & Background Before moving to Pune, he reported extensively from his home state of Chhattisgarh, where he focused on Indigenous (Adivasi) issues, environmental justice, and grassroots struggles in mainland India. This experience gives him a unique lens through which he analyzes the impact of large-scale infrastructure projects on local communities. Academic Foundation He is an alumnus of the prestigious Asian College of Journalism (ACJ), where he honed his skills in investigative reporting and ethical journalism. His academic training, combined with his field experience in Central India, allows him to navigate complex socio-economic landscapes with nuance and accuracy. You can reach out to him on LinkedIn ... Read More Tags:Special Intensive Revision