A woman among two granted citizenship under CAA in Assam, tally rises to four

Key Highlights

• “The 40-year-old woman had entered India from Bangladesh in 2007 and had been living in Sribhumi, while the 61-year-old man, who came to the country in 1975, had been living in Cachar,” Mr.
• Deb said.
• The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the certificates on Friday (December 12, 2025), and the citizenship is deemed effective from the day both individuals entered India, Mr.
• Deb said, while declining to disclose their names, citing possible social harassment.
• He said, “The woman, who hails from Bangladesh's Chittagong, had accompanied a family member for treatment at Silchar Medical College and Hospital.