Aadhaar deactivation
UIDAI Deactivates Over 2 Crore Aadhaar Cards of Deceased Individuals to Prevent Identity Fraud
Nov 26, 2025 09:29 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar cards belonging to deceased individuals as part of a major database clean-up. This initiative aims to maintain accuracy in national records and prevent identity fraud, with a new online reporting system now available for families to report deaths through the myAadhaar portal.
Woman Declared "Officially Dead" Fights 3-Year Battle to Restore Legal Identity in Uttar Pradesh
Nov 17, 2025 07:13 pm CST
A 58-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh named Saroj Devi has spent three years fighting bureaucracy after being mistakenly declared dead in government records. Following a clerical error while applying for her husband's death certificate in 2022, her Aadhaar was deactivated and basic services became inaccessible. After years of struggle, local officials are finally addressing her case to restore her legal existence.