After 'Dog Babu' And 'Donald Trump', 'Cat Kumar' Applies For Bihar Residency

An unusual application for a residential certificate for a cat named Cat Kumar has been filed in Bihar, prompting investigations following a similar incident with Dog Babu. Authorities aim to address fraudulent attempts affecting electoral processes.

In a bizarre turn of events, an application has emerged in Bihar seeking a residential certificate for a cat named "Cat Kumar." The applicant lists "Catty Boss" as the father and "Catiya Devi" as the mother. This follows an earlier incident involving a dog named "Dog Babu," which had already stirred controversy on social media.

Rohtas District Magistrate Udita Singh has directed Nasriganj Revenue Officer Kaushal Patel to take action regarding the "Cat Kumar" application, ANI reported. Consequently, a case has been registered against unidentified individuals at the Nasriganj police station, and investigations are underway to uncover the truth behind this peculiar request.

Controversial Applications

Previously, a residence certificate was issued for "Dog Babu" in Patna's Masaurhi area. This led to one staff member being dismissed and another suspended. The Election Commission of India (ECI) strongly denied any official issuance or validation of such certificates, dismissing them as invalid in electoral processes.

The viral document concerning "Dog Babu" sparked widespread ridicule and criticism online. The ECI's rebuttal aimed to clarify that no legitimate residence certificate had been processed for the dog, countering misinformation circulating on social media platforms.

Trump's Residential Certificate Incident

Adding to the unusual occurrences, an online application for a residential certificate under US President Donald Trump's name was filed in Samastipur district. This prompted authorities to reject the application and file an FIR. The suspicious submission was received on July 29, 2025, at Mohiuddin Nagar Block's Public Service Centre.

The Samastipur district administration suspects this act was intended to discredit the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll supervised by the Election Commission. An FIR has been lodged against unknown individuals at Samastipur's Cyber Police Station.

The series of incidents highlights attempts to undermine Bihar's voter list revision process. Authorities remain vigilant in addressing these fraudulent applications to maintain integrity in electoral procedures.