AGARTALA: The Authorities in Tripura's North district arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals, including two women and three children, for illegally entering India and residing in Bangalore since 2020.
The arrests came to light after the police received confidential information about the illegal immigrants. Investigations have revealed that the suspects entered India unlawfully in 2020 with the intention of seeking employment opportunities. Since then, they had been residing in Bangalore, undetected until the recent operation.
The individuals arrested hail from the Rajbari and Cox’s Bazar regions of Bangladesh. The detained group included Karta Mohammad Liton Sheikh (35) and his wife Fatema Begum (28), along with their two children, all of whom were residents of Ratodanga in Bangladesh. The second family comprised Karta Mohammad Mamun Rashid (21), his wife Aziza Begum (19), and their child, originating from Cox’s Bazar.
The arrests occurred as the suspects attempted to leave the state via the Humsafar Express train, allegedly with the assistance of brokers, in their bid to return to Bangladesh. However, their plan was foiled as law enforcement agencies acted swiftly on the confidential tip-off, apprehending them in Dharmanagar itself.
The Dharmanagar police station has registered a case against the seven Bangladeshi citizens, and investigations are currently underway to uncover more details about their illegal entry, stay in India, and the involvement of any potential human trafficking or illegal immigration networks.
The incident raises concerns about border security and highlights the need for better measures to curb illegal immigration and human trafficking activities in the region. Additionally, authorities may explore the reasons behind the group's decision to enter India illegally and the challenges they faced while residing in Bangalore.
As the investigation unfolds, the authorities will likely assess the individuals' legal status and consider measures to ensure their safety and welfare, particularly the well-being of the women and children involved. Efforts to strengthen border surveillance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies in neighboring countries may also be reinforced to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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