Hindutva Activists Demand Nationality Proof from Kargil Veteran’s Family

Fast Summary

• The family of Kargil war veteran Hakimuddin Shaikh alleged that around 80 people affiliated with a Hindutva outfit barged into their house in Chandannagar, Pune, demanding proof of Indian citizenship.
• The group accused the family of being Bangladeshi nationals and dismissed their presented identification documents as fake. Police personnel in plain clothes were reportedly present but did not intervene.
• this incident occurred on the night of July 26, 2025. Allegedly, chants of “Jai Shree Ram” were heard as activists tried to compel the family to visit the police station at midnight.
• Family members reported that after visiting Chandannagar police station twice – once at night and again the next day – authorities pressured them not to file complaints or make an issue out of the situation.
• The family has served for decades in various capacities within the Indian Army: one uncle fought in both the Indo-Pak wars (1965 and 1971) while Hakimuddin himself was part of Engineers Regiment during kargil War (1999).
• Deputy Commissioner somay Munde denied claims that a large group entered forcibly but confirmed a document verification visit by police regarding suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals.He stated no issues were found with documents upon initial inquiry.

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