Daijiworld Media Network - Kochi

Kochi, Mar 30: A passport is a very important document and a proof of one’s identity and nationality. There is no substitute document for a passport, and any sign of tampering, even if inadvertent, is likely to result in serious consequences.

So imagine a man's consternation when he found that his wife had conveniently used his passport as a makeshift phone directory!

Not only that, on the last few pages, she jotted down her grocery list and even some calculations. At a time when most people depend on their phones for saving numbers and taking notes, this lady still preferred being traditional and, unfortunately for her husband, chose a very important document for it.

A video of this makeshift phone directory has gone viral in the social media. Sources said that the video was first uploaded online by the passport holder's son.

Amused netizens had a field day as they shared the video with witty comments. While some pointed out that it "happens only in India" and would therefore in itself be a proof of Indian nationality, others said it was "another way of tattooing passport." Some wondered if it was an expired passport, while others took a more serious note and advised people to be careful.

Some people even joked that this was the typical Indian way of innovation, or more commonly, jugaad. Another user commented this is what happens 'when you have money and passport but not visa'.

Lesson to be learnt - always keep a notepad handy!

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