Narcotics Control Bureau Zonal Director Sameer Wankhede on Tuesday informed the caste scrutiny committee that he does not have a caste validity certificate, which was sought by the committee. The development comes as Wankhede has been under scanner for allegedly using a forged caste certificate to secure a job in the SC category.

He, however, has sought more time to submit other documents sought by the committee. “We have asked for more time to submit documents asked by the commission and we will file a reply as well. The hearing is scheduled for January 18,” said advocate Ramchandra Rane, for Wankhede.