Why is it necessary to close the Aadhaar card of a loved one after his death? Learn the right way today

When a loved one leaves the house forever, the entire family is plunged into deep sorrow. We get so engrossed in the rituals and last rites that we often forget to fulfill a very important responsibility – that of maintaining the necessary documents of the deceased, especially ,Discontinuation of ‘Aadhaar Card’.

We think that if a human being is no more, what is the use of Aadhaar? But the truth is that an active Aadhaar is like an open treasure for fraudsters. If it is not deactivated in time, there is a risk of the identity of the deceased being stolen.

Attention There can be major misuse

UIDAI says that leaving Aadhaar card open is dangerous from digital security point of view. Imagine, what can happen if this card falls into the wrong hands?

• In the name of criminal deceased fake bank accounts Can get it opened.
• You can remove your SIM card and use it for illegal activities.
• Loan Can take or grab government pension and subsidy.
• Even in the voter list, ‘bogus name’ keeps appearing.

You will be surprised to know that till now UIDAI has not taken any steps regarding security. more than 1.17 crores The details of the deceased have been deactivated. This figure shows how serious the government is about this, and you should be too.

How to deactivate Aadhaar at home (easy way)

Now the good news is that for this you do not need to stand in long lines. UIDAI has provided this facility online on ‘My Aadhaar’ portal.

1. First of all go to myAadhaar portal (myaadhar.uidai.gov.in) and login.
2. There you will see the option of ‘Report Death of a Family Member’, click on it.
3. Now you have to enter the Aadhaar number of the deceased.
4. Upload the death certificate and the document proving your relationship with them (like ration card etc.) as proof.
5. Please submit. Within 15 to 30 days of verification, their Aadhaar will be deactivated forever.

At present this online facility is available in 24 states and will soon be launched in other places also.

A big question: Will someone else get that number?

There is a fear in the minds of people that if Aadhaar is deactivated, the same number will not be allotted to another person? UIDAI has made it very clear – “Aadhaar number is a unique identity.” Once the number is issued to someone, it cannot be given to any new person again, even if the original holder dies.

Therefore, remain calm and exercise some caution in this time of sorrow. Start the process of deactivating Aadhaar as soon as you get the death certificate. This small step is important for both the safety of your family and the honor of the deceased.