A political row has erupted in Madhya Pradesh after over 40 voter identity cards were found dumped near the official residence of Union Minister Virendra Kumar Khatik in Tikamgarh&rsquo;s Civil Lines area.
Officials confirmed that several of the recovered IDs were partially burnt, suggesting a possible attempt to destroy them. The discovery was reported by the Minister&rsquo;s representative, Vivek Chaturvedi, who alerted district authorities and urged them to check whether the documents had been misused in government schemes.
Acting on the complaint, Collector Vivek Shrotriya ordered a detailed probe. A district administration team seized the damaged cards and initiated verification. Tehsildar Satyendra Singh Gurjar told reporters that the IDs would be submitted to the Election Commission for further inquiry.
&ldquo;The condition of the recovered voter IDs raises serious concerns about potential fraudulent use,&rdquo; Gurjar said. Investigators are tracing the origins of the cards and verifying linked identities to determine if they were used in any illegal activities.
Union Minister Virendra Kumar Khatik, a senior BJP leader and Lok Sabha MP from Tikamgarh, is currently in New Delhi for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, sources added.

Burnt voter ID cards recovered near MP Minister Virendra Kumar’s residence; probe ordered

40+ Voter IDs Found Near Union Minister’s Home

Burnt voter ID cards recovered near MP Minister Virendra Kumar’s residence; probe ordered

August 20, 2025 | 14:49 IST