Angry Mob Heckles Kargil Veteran's Family, call them illegal immigrants: War hero says: 'I fought for this country' | Today news

In Pune, the Kargil War veteran Hakimuddin Shaikh was allegedly crocheted by a group of 30-40 men. They came to their home with police on July 26. The evil crowd demanded proof of the family’s Indian citizenship. The family is originally from Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh. They have been living in Pune since 1960. Hakimuddin Shaikh’s family has a proud army history. Shaikh Naeemuddin and Shaikh Mohammad Salim served in the Indian army in the wars 1965 and 1971. “I fought for this country in Kargil. My whole family belongs to this country. Why are we asked to prove it? ‘ The Times of India quoted the war hero like asking. The night in the Chandan Nagar of Pune allegedly refused to accept their valid ID papers. When the family members displayed Aadhaar cards, the group called them false. According to the family members, the group shouted, kicked the door and scared the women. Male members of the Kargil War Veteran’s family were taken to the police station by midnight, according to the publication. The family claims that they have been told that they can be declared Bangladesh or Rohingya if documents are not shown by 3am. Hakimuddin served in the military from 1984 to 2000 and fought in the Kargil war in 1999. The 58-year-old veteran wonders why his family should prove their nationality. Cash claims according to police said they only verify reports of illegal immigrants. “Our team asked documents. When it was clear that they were Indian, we let them go. The policy team did not accompany any third party. We have video footage,” Toi quoted that DCP Sumay Mund said. However, Hakimuddin’s brother Irshad paints a different picture. He said unknown men kicked their doors and shouted slogans. An officer of the bunches tried to control the situation while a police wagon waited in the area during the incident. According to the cousin of Hakimuddin, the police later called them again, let them wait, but did not return the documents. “We waited more than two hours before we said that the inspector was not coming. Our documents are still with them, ‘he said. Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar says an investigation is underway. According to him, no forced access has so far been found. However, Kumar gave the assurance that action would be taken if negligence was found.