Man Brings Soil from Father’s Grave to SIR Hearing Camp to Prove Citizenship in West Bengal - Video

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deeply emotional and unusual incident from the Dangapara area of Bharatpur Block 1 in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district has sparked widespread discussion after a video of the event went viral on social media. The incident occurred during a Special Investigation Report (SIR) hearing center at the Bharatpur block office, where local resident Kebir Sheikh was summoned to present documents and information related to his late father. Complying with the administrative order, Sheikh arrived at the hearing carrying a cloth bundle on his head containing land deeds, record sheets, and decades-old documents belonging to his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Father’s documents weren’t enough, so he brought his grave’s soil

In a striking and symbolic gesture, he also brought soil from his father’s grave, holding it in his hand as a representation of his father’s identity and existence. The scene left officials and onlookers at the block office visibly stunned.Many present expressed disbelief that an ordinary citizen had to go to such emotional lengths to establish lineage and identity. A video of the moment was recorded and quickly circulated online, drawing intense public reaction.Social media users questioned the circumstances that led to the incident. “Do people really have to be this helpless because of missing documents?” one user asked. Others described the incident as a stark reflection of the struggles faced by common people while navigating complex administrative procedures.According to local residents, Kebir Sheikh’s actions stemmed from fear and helplessness, an anxiety that his father’s identity or his family’s legitimacy might be questioned due to documentation gaps. What began as a routine administrative hearing has now turned into a powerful symbol of public distress. The incident from Dangapara, Bharatpur, is no longer just a viral video - it has reignited conversations about documentation, identity and the human cost of bureaucratic processes.