Surat: An illegal Aadhaar registration centre was busted in Yogi Chowk in the diamond hub of Varachha during a joint operation conducted by officials of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) and district collectorate here on Monday.

Officials raided the shop located in Yogi Chowk on information that Aadhaar centre was being operated illegally since long. The officials recovered a laptop for Aadhaar registration, a webcam and a finger print device from the office. The shop owner was using Aadhaar kit and code of Indian Bank to illegally issue Aadhaar cards to residents in Varachha. The shop owner, who is not named as yet, was charging hefty fees for processing Aadhaar cards. An official said, “We have informed Bank of Barodato investigate further.” tnn

