UIDAI Deactivates 2.5 Crore Deceased Aadhaar Numbers to Combat Identity Fraud

• UIDAI has deactivated over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals to prevent identity fraud and unauthorized benefit usage.
• The Ministry of Electronics and IT announced this nationwide clean-up effort on February 4, 2026, to maintain Aadhaar database integrity.
• Aadhaar is a crucial document for identity and residence proof, used for bank accounts and investments.
• UIDAI launched an online service, 'Reporting of Death of a Family Member,' on June 9, 2025, on its myAadhaar Portal.
• Relatives can report a death by visiting myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in, entering the deceased's Aadhaar, uploading documents, and submitting a deactivation request.