Thane: The Narpoli police arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals, including four women, who were allegedly residing illegally in Bhiwandi without valid visas or documentation.
The Bangladeshi nationals have been identified as Imon Arshad Khan, 28; Mohammad Fazal Ali, 54; Enaul Eklaz Mandal, 26; Dolly Shahid Ansari, 35; Rani Kaseem Shaikh, 28; Ema Khan, 26; and Shivali Abdul Razzak Kalam, 27. They were living in the area of Mankoli village, Bhiwandi, and were working as laborers, plumbers, and homemakers.
The police stated that they raided houses in Prerana Complex, located in Mankoli, Bhiwandi, all within the jurisdiction of the Narpoli police station in Bhiwandi, on December 31.
Following their arrest, they were presented in court. Investigations revealed that they had fled Bangladesh due to poverty and unemployment in their home country. A complaint was filed by Kashinath Thombare, a police constable from the Narpoli police station.
The police reported receiving information about several Bangladeshi men and female were residing illegally in Bhiwandi. A team was formed, and a raid was conducted in the area.
During the preliminary inquiry, it was discovered that the three men and four women had entered India illegally from Bangladesh. The police also confirmed that they did not possess valid documents or permission to work and live in Bhiwandi.
In recent years, Thane has witnessed a notable increase in illegal Bangladeshi migrants. In response, the police have launched a special campaign to identify and apprehend such individuals. An FIR has been registered against the men under the provisions of the Foreign Nationals Act and the Indian Passport Act, the police confirmed.
