The Ministry of External Affairs said an Indian passport is issued under the Passports Act to regulate the departure of Indian citizens after due verification, amid debate over whether the document can be used as proof of citizenship for electoral roll revision
Telangana Police have been recognised as the best-performing state police force in the country for passport verification services, receiving the Institutional Performance Award from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Kerala police officer was suspended after a woman accused him of molestation during passport verification, prompting an internal inquiry and raising concerns over misconduct and abuse of authority in official procedures
