Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Cat's Residence Certificate Application Sparks Investigation
Someone in Bihar tried to get a fake ID card, called a residence certificate, for a cat named 'Cat Kumar'.
The application listed made-up parents.
Officials are investigating who did it, as they believe it was a joke and a misuse of online services, similar to other recent incidents involving dogs, a tractor, and even US President Donald Trump.
The police are trying to find the person using the application's details.
An application for a residence certificate was submitted for a cat named 'Cat Kumar'.
The application included a photo of a cat, with 'Catty Boss' and 'Catiya Devi' listed as parents.
The application was filed in Nasriganj block, Rohtas district, Bihar.
Authorities are investigating the application, considering it a misuse of technology.
An FIR has been lodged at Nasriganj police station.
- Who
- An unknown person.
- What
- An application for a residence certificate was filed for a cat.
- When
- July 29.
- Where
- Rohtas district, Bihar, India.
- Why
- The application was considered a frivolous act and a misuse of information technology.
Perpetrators
Authorities
Motivation
Perpetrators
The application was submitted to mock the system.
Authorities
Authorities are investigating the purpose of the application.
- Applicant Name
- Cat Kumar
- Father
- Catty Boss
- Mother
- Catiya Devi
- Location
- Rohtas, Bihar
- Police Station
- Nasriganj
- Investigation
- Ongoing
Sources
After Dog Babu, Bihar’s Indie cat ‘Cat Kumar’ seeks residence certificate; FIR filed
SC convicts Medha Patkar in defamation case by LG Saxena
‘Cat Kumar’ application adds to Bihar’s growing list of bizarre voter IDs - Telegraph India
Bihar elections 2025: After 'Donald Trump' in Samastipur, Cat Kumar's residential certificate application surfaces from Rohtas
After ‘Dog Babu’, ‘Cat Kumar’, son of ‘Catty Boss’ and ‘Catiya Devi’, applies for residence certificate in Bihar
‘Cat Kumar, Son of Catty Boss’: Bihar Receives Unique Online Application for Residency
Now, a cat seeks residence certificate in Bihar
