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India probes identity card for monkey god Hanuman
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-2917587012 September 2014 Last updated at 13:51 GMT
The ID card issued to Hindu god Hanuman
The card showed a picture of the monkey god, complete with iris scan and fingerprints
Authorities in India are investigating how Hanuman, the monkey god, has been issued a biometric identity card.
The card photo features the character from the Hindu epic Ramayana wearing gold and pearl jewellery and a crown.
It emerged when a postman attempted to deliver the card, but could not find a Hanuman at the address.
When he looked at the photograph he realised it was probably a prank. It is not clear who the iris scan and fingerprints on the card belong to.
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