Mumbai’s Kurar Police apprehended four Bangladeshi citizens for unlawfully residing in the city using counterfeit identity papers. The arrests came after coordinated operations in Malad East’s Pathanwadi area, as per police officials on Sunday. Acting on specific intelligence, the Anti-Terrorism Cell officer at Kurar Police Station collaborated with the ATC team to conduct raids on February 2, 4, and 6, leading to the detention of the suspects.
During the raids, the individuals confessed to being Bangladeshi nationals who entered India without proper travel or immigration documents. Subsequent investigations uncovered various documents confirming their Bangladeshi citizenship, including Permanent Residence Certificates, Citizenship Certificates, and National ID cards. The arrested individuals, engaged in small businesses to support themselves, were identified as Tahir Jamal Sardar (30), Mohammad Abdul Momin alias Mohammad Latif (52), Nazrul Islam Sher Ali Vishwas (41), and Mohammad Ismail Hak alias Mohammad Tahir Rahman (46).
The accused had managed to evade detection for years by using fake or concealed identities after illegally crossing into Indian territory. Legal actions have been initiated against them for illegal entry and stay in India. Senior Police Inspector Sanjeev Tawade highlighted the joint efforts of Kurar Police and the ATC in detaining the Bangladeshi nationals and confirming their citizenship status.
Deportation procedures to Bangladesh have commenced, with authorities seeking a Restriction Order for their lawful removal from India. The operation, overseen by DCP Mahesh Chimte and executed on the ground by Senior PI Sanjeev Tawade, is seen as a significant achievement in combating illegal immigration and bolstering security in Mumbai’s western suburbs. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover any local accomplices or connections that facilitated the suspects’ illegal residency.
