Mumbai: In a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, the Mumbai Police arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who had been living in India without valid documentation for nearly 15 years, officials confirmed on Saturday.
Operation Details
The operation was executed by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Police in Andheri. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, officers conducted a targeted raid and detained seven individuals suspected of entering and residing in the country unlawfully.
Investigation Findings
According to investigators, the arrested individuals crossed into India illegally and had been living in Mumbai for the past 15 years, allegedly evading detection by authorities. The MIDC Police Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC) received information that a group of undocumented foreign nationals would be visiting the area in search of employment. Acting on this tip-off, officers set up a trap and intercepted the suspects.
Details of the Arrested
The group comprises four men, two women, and one minor boy. Following their detention, officials launched a detailed investigation into their backgrounds, movements, and contacts. During preliminary questioning, investigators discovered that the accused maintained contact with relatives and associates in Bangladesh via telephone.
Ongoing Investigation
Police officials stated that further inquiries are underway to identify anyone who may have assisted the group in entering India, securing accommodation, or obtaining employment over the years. Authorities are also probing potential networks facilitating illegal immigration.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
