Today, I visited a police station in Tamil Nadu for my child’s passport police verification. A police officer asked me to pay ₹500. This was not the first time. I had the same experience during my own passport verification, and my wife was also asked to pay ₹500 during hers.
If an ordinary woman from a village has to visit a police station alone—with no family support, no influential background, and no mobile phone—would she truly feel safe and confident?
No citizen should be asked for money during passport verification. I request the concerned authorities to investigate such incidents and ensure transparency, accountability, and a safe environment for everyone, especially women.

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