Mumbai police crack down on 13 Bangladeshi migrants in major crackdown
Mumbai, Maharashtra: In a significant operation against illegal migrants, Mumbai Police has arrested 13 Bangladeshi nationals who have been residing illegally in the Nalasopara area of Maharashtra.
According to sources, the arrests were made during a special operation in the Ghatkopar suburb as part of an ongoing crackdown on unauthorized migrants. The detained individuals were found to have entered and stayed in India without proper documentation.
The arrested nationals will be presented before the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for deportation proceedings. Authorities have emphasized the importance of adhering to the Foreigners Act, which plays a crucial role in ensuring effective monitoring and reporting of foreign nationals in the country.
This operation is part of an ongoing effort by the police to identify and take action against illegal migrants in the district. The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) recently collaborated with local police to conduct series of raids in Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Solapur, targeting Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally.
During these raids, 13 individuals - seven men and six women - were apprehended. Investigations revealed that these nationals had used forged documents to obtain Indian identification cards, which are intended only for legitimate citizens.
Three cases have been registered under the Foreign Nationals Act, 1946; the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1950; and the Passport Act, 1967, following the raids.
In a similar operation earlier this week, seven cases were filed in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Nashik, resulting in the arrest of 17 Bangladeshi nationals. The ATS and police teams are currently interrogating the detained individuals and probing the methods used to forge documents and facilitate illegal entry into the country.
The authorities are determined to curb illegal migration and safeguard national security, with further investigations underway into the latest arrests.