In a swift operation, the Palarivattom police on Thursday apprehended 10 Bangladeshi nationals who were residing illegally in the country. Acting on a specific tip-off, the police raided a rented house at Karanakodam and took the individuals into custody.
Details of the Arrest
According to police officials, the group had been staying in the city for several weeks and was engaged in collecting and selling scrap materials. During the raid, authorities recovered documents that confirmed their Bangladeshi citizenship. The arrested individuals are believed to have entered India without proper documentation.
How They Entered
Sources indicate that the group allegedly reached Kochi by train, bypassing official immigration checks. Preliminary information suggests that the arrested individuals are aged between 22 and 40. Police are currently questioning them to ascertain the exact details of their entry and stay.
Ongoing Investigation
The police have seized the documents found in their possession and are examining them thoroughly. The investigation is focused on uncovering any networks that may have facilitated their illegal stay. Further legal proceedings will follow based on the findings.
This operation highlights the vigilance of the local police in identifying and apprehending foreign nationals violating immigration laws. The authorities have assured that strict action will be taken against anyone found to be staying illegally in the country.
