Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Republic of India
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways of the Republic of India
01/19/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Issues Clarification on Forged Letter
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Office of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal Issues Clarification on Forged Letter
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 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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