Rawalpindi Police Seal Lab For Issuing Fake Vaccination Certificates

On February 25, 2026, police in Rawalpindi took significant action against a private laboratory involved in the illegal issuance of fake vaccination certificates. The operation, initiated at the request of the District Health Authority, resulted in the sealing of the lab and the arrest of three employees. Authorities reported that the lab had issued over 2,600 fake certificates, each sold for Rs. 7,000, highlighting the scale of the fraudulent operation. The District Health Authority emphasized that the suspects violated the Punjab Hepatitis Act, indicating the serious legal implications of their actions. "This operation uncovered an organized gang involved in the illegal issuance of the certificates," officials stated, underscoring the need for stringent measures against such malpractice (ProPakistani).