The Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has clarified that a forged letter with a fake official letterhead and signature of the Minister is being circulated with malicious intent. The office asserts that the letter and its content are completely fabricated and fake. Circulating such materials is a serious crime involving forgery, impersonation, and misuse of official government identity, aimed at spreading misinformation and discrediting a constitutional authority. An FIR has been lodged, and law enforcement agencies have been requested to investigate the case and take strict action against those responsible. The public and media are advised not to rely on or circulate such fraudulent material and to verify information only through official sources. This information was released on January 19, 2026, at 1:33 PM by PIB Delhi. The release ID is 2216041, and the visitor panel number is 371. This release is also available in Urdu and Gujarati.
Key Entities Referenced
Sarbananda Sonowal: Union Minister whose office issued the clarification regarding a forged letter.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: The ministry under which Sarbananda Sonowal serves and whose name appears on the document.
FIR: First Information Report lodged regarding the forged letter.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
Issues Clarification on Forged Letter
प्रव तथ: 19 JAN 2026 1:33PM by PIB Delhi
The Office of the Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has clarified that a forged letter bearing a fake
official letterhead and signature of the Minister is being circulated with malafide intent. The Office stated
that the letter and its contents are completely fake and fabricated.
The circulation of such material constitutes a serious criminal offence involving forgery, impersonation,
and misuse of official government identity, apparently aimed at spreading misinformation and discrediting
a constitutional authority. An FIR has been lodged in the matter, and law enforcement agencies have been
requested to investigate the case on priority and take strict legal action against those responsible.
The public and media are advised not to rely on or circulate such fraudulent material and to verify
information only through official sources.
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PN/IY
(रलीज़ आईडी: 2216041) आगंतुक पटल : 371
इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , Gujarati