Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Bangladeshi Matua Family in Pune Seeks Citizenship Under CAA
A family from Bangladesh, part of the Matua community, wants to become Indian citizens because they feel unsafe in Bangladesh.
They were checked by the police in Pune.
Some family members had documents from Bangladesh, but the main person, Kishor, says he's from West Bengal and has Indian documents.
A politician says the government is treating Bengalis unfairly.
Kishor applied for citizenship using a special law, and the police are waiting to see what happens.
The family is seeking help with their application and says they are being cooperative with police.
A Matua family from Bangladesh applied for Indian citizenship under the CAA after being questioned by Pune police.
The family cited safety concerns due to violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
Police found Bangladeshi identity documents for some family members but not Kishor Biswas, who claims to be from West Bengal.
A TMC MP accused the BJP-led government of harassing the Matua community.
Kishor submitted a CAA application, leading police to halt deportation of his wife and children, who were born in Pune.
- Who
- Kishor Biswas and his family, members of the Matua community, and the Pimpri Chinchwad police.
- What
- A Matua family's application for Indian citizenship under the CAA.
- When
- In early July, the family was questioned by Pune police; Kishor submitted his CAA application on July 15.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, India; the family is originally from Bangladesh.
- Why
- The family seeks Indian citizenship due to safety concerns in Bangladesh and the CAA provision for persecuted minorities.
TMC's Perspective
Police/Government Perspective
Treatment of Matua Community
TMC's Perspective
The BJP-led government in Maharashtra is harassing the Matua community and is anti-Bengali.
Police/Government Perspective
The police action was initiated as per the Ministry of Home Affairs directives, with some members having Bangladeshi ID cards.
- Family Member
- Kishor Biswas
- Community
- Matua
- Law
- Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)
- Police Action
- Inquiry and restriction order
- Politician's Accusation
- BJP-led government is 'anti-Bengali'