New Delhi, Jan 2 (UNI) Delhi Police on Thursday busted another gang involved in the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi citizens.
The police informed the media that two Bangladeshi nationals and two Indian facilitators have been arrested in the case.
“One arrested accused was facilitating the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi nationals by preparing their Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and other documents, while another facilitated their transportation from the border to Krishnai & New Bongoigaon railway stations in Assam,” the Police said.
“Illegal immigrants used jungle routes and express trains to enter Indian territory,” the statement added. Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and credit cards created by illegal Bangladeshi nationals using forged IDs have been recovered by the police.
In the last months, 12 individuals including 5 Bangladeshis have been deported, the police informed.
In the last fortnight, the AATS team of the South District uncovered a nexus involved in the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi nationals and the preparation of genuine Indian documents, including Aadhaar and voter ID cards, using forged documents generated via fake websites. Continuing their efforts, the team arrested four accused individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals and two others who were directly and indirectly facilitating illegal immigration, the police said.
The call data records of the accused revealed links to other individuals involved in the nexus. On December 28, seven illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were apprehended at Arjangarh Metro Station and deported through the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
Investigations revealed that illegal immigrants used jungle routes between Durgapur in Bangladesh and Baghmara in Meghalaya to cross the border on foot. They were then transported to railway stations in Assam, including Krishnai and New Bongaigaon, before boarding trains to Delhi.
Upon arrival in Delhi, they were reportedly received by the wife of Anish Sheikh, a Bangladeshi national who was part of the network. She assisted them in settling and obtaining forged documents to pass off as Indian citizens.
Bilal Hosen, a Bangladeshi national, was apprehended at Aya Nagar in Delhi. His belongings included Bangladeshi National ID cards and forged Indian documents, such as Aadhaar and PAN cards.
Following his interrogation, police arrested his wife from Gurugram, Haryana, recovering additional forged documents, including Aadhaar cards, debit/credit cards, cheque books, and a passport application form. Aminur Ishlam, another accused, was arrested in Assam. He played a pivotal role in transporting illegal immigrants from Baghmara to Assam railway stations and providing logistical support. A vehicle used for these operations was also recovered, according to the police.
“Ashish Mehra, based in Gurugram, Haryana, was found to be facilitating the creation of Aadhaar cards for illegal immigrants using forged documents. He worked with an authorized Aadhaar operator at a local bank to carry out these activities,” the Police said.
