Maharashtra: 40 Bangladeshi nationals arrested for living illegally in Bhiwandi
Highlight
- Illegal Bangladeshi nationals arrested from Thane’s Bhiwandi area.
- A case was registered under the Indian Passport Act and the Foreigners Act.
- The arrested youths were working as laborers at different places.
At least 40 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Mumbai’s Bhiwandi area on Tuesday for staying in India illegally. DCP, Zone 2, Bhiwandi, Yogesh Chavan told reporters that those arrested were working as laborers at different places. “They didn’t have any valid documents to stay in India,” he said.
He further said, “They were here on the basis of forged documents and were working in different companies in Bhiwandi and outskirts. A case was registered. They have been sent to police custody for two days.”
A case was registered under the Indian Passport Act and the Foreigners Act. The arrests were made after raids were conducted in various areas in and around the powerloom town, he said.
While 20 Bangladeshis were arrested from Shanti Nagar area, 10 each were arrested from different areas of Bhiwandi city and Napoli police station area.
(with agency input)
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