NIA cracks down on illegal immigration: 24 Bangladeshi nationals apprehended in Bengaluru

Team Udayavani, Aug 11, 2023, 12:45 PM IST

In a recent operation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) successfully located and apprehended 24 Bangladeshi nationals who were residing unlawfully in Bengaluru.

Sources have verified that this operation took place on Friday. According to police reports, NIA’s efforts led to the identification of three individuals – Khaleel Chaparasi, Abdul Khadir, and Mohammad Zaheed – all of whom were found to be residing illegally in the Bellandur area of the city.

This development transpired on Monday, marking a significant step in addressing immigration concerns. The NIA promptly transferred custody of these individuals to the local police for further legal proceedings.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the immigrants, who are currently under the custody of the jurisdictional Bellandur police, had been staying illegally in the country since 2011.

They entered the country with the help of a broker by paying him Rs 20,000.

The illegal immigrants also managed to get Aadhaar cards, ration cards and other government identity cards.

The local police have lodged an FIR in this regard under the provision of the Foreigners Act under Section 14 (C), 14 (A) and Passports Act and are investigating the matter.

(With inputs from IANS)