Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Mob Demands Citizenship Proof from Kargil Veteran's Family
Imagine a war hero's family at home.
Suddenly, a large group of people showed up, accusing them of not being Indian and demanding to see their IDs.
They said the family were illegal immigrants and made a scene.
Even though the family showed their papers, the group still made a scene, the police are now looking into what happened and are investigating the group of people.
A mob entered a Kargil War veteran's family home, demanding proof of citizenship.
The incident occurred in Pune, India, late Saturday night.
The family claims members of the Bajrang Dal were involved.
The family's ancestors have served in the military for 130 years.
Police have registered a case of unlawful assembly against the individuals involved.
- Who
- A mob, including members of the Bajrang Dal, and the Shaikh family.
- What
- A mob harassed a Kargil War veteran's family, questioning their citizenship.
- When
- Late Saturday night.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- Why
- The mob demanded proof of citizenship.
Family's Perspective
Police Perspective
Initial Interaction
Family's Perspective
Family was harassed and treated as criminals.
Police Perspective
Police denied involvement in the incident.
- Veteran's Name
- Hakimuddin Shaikh
- War Veteran Service
- Kargil War
- Incident Location
- Pune, India
- Alleged Group
- Bajrang Dal
- Police Action
- Registered a case of unlawful assembly
- Family's Claim
- Accused of being Bangladeshi/Rohingya immigrants
Sources
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Pune Man's Brother Fought In Kargil War. He Was Told To Prove Citizenship
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‘Hindutva’ activists accuse Kargil war veteran’s kin of being Bangladeshi nationals; booked
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Mob Allegedly Demands Citizenship Proof from Kargil Veteran’s Family in Pune
