Govt deactivates 2.5 crore Aadhaar IDs of deceased to avoid fraud

India's government has deactivated over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased citizens. This move safeguards the world's largest biometric system against identity fraud and misuse. The initiative ensures welfare benefits reach only intended living beneficiaries. Technological safeguards like biometric locks and liveness detection are also in place.