BENGALURU: In a significant development following the recent arrest of an alleged ULFA militant in Bangalore, the Jigani police have apprehended four foreign nationals, including a Pakistani, during a late-night operation. The arrests came after a tip-off from the Central Intelligence Agency regarding the illegal presence of Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals in the area.
A Pakistani national was living with his family in an apartment near Jigani. According to police reports, the detainees were identified as being of Pakistani and Bangladeshi origin. Their arrest followed an intelligence operation that uncovered their illegal entry into India.
The Pakistani national reportedly had a long-standing disagreement over religious beliefs, leading him to flee his homeland. He initially sought refuge in Bangladesh, where he met and married a Bangladeshi woman in 2014. Following their marriage, the couple fled to India, entering through Delhi with the help of locals.
With assistance from an illegal network in Delhi, the Pakistani national managed to obtain fraudulent Indian identification documents, including an Aadhaar card, driving license, and passport, identifying himself as an Indian citizen. The couple lived in Delhi until 2018 before relocating to Bangalore. For the past five years, they had been living in the Jigani area with their two children, eluding authorities until the recent intelligence tip-off.
Acting on information provided by the Central Intelligence Agency, the Jigani police, in collaboration with intelligence officials, launched a raid and arrested the foreign nationals. The Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals are now under investigation for their illegal activities in the country, and a case has been registered at the Jigani Police Station.
The timing of the arrests has raised concerns about a possible connection to recent terror activities. Just a few days ago, authorities apprehended Girish Bora, also known as Gautam, a suspected member of the ULFA (United Liberation Front of Assam) militant group. Bora was reportedly involved in planting five IED bombs in Guwahati, Assam, in August, before fleeing to Bangalore. He had been living in the Jigani area under a false identity and working in a private company.
Bora’s arrest came after a thorough investigation by the Assam NIA (National Investigation Agency), which had gathered substantial evidence linking him to the Guwahati bombings. The NIA team managed to track him down and arrest him in Bangalore. The fact that both the ULFA militant and the foreign nationals were arrested within the same jurisdiction has raised questions about whether Bangalore is becoming a safe haven for individuals involved in terror-related activities.
The arrest of the Pakistani national and four other foreigners , coming so soon after the apprehension of the ULFA militant, has sparked alarm over Bangalore’s security situation. Intelligence officials are now working to determine if there is any link between the two cases and whether other individuals involved in terror activities are hiding in the city.
The presence of a Pakistani national who managed to live undetected for several years in Bangalore, along with the arrest of a known ULFA militant, suggests that more extensive networks may be operating in the city. Officials are conducting a deeper investigation into whether Bangalore is being used as a base for terror operatives or individuals looking to evade law enforcement.
The arrests have highlighted the importance of intelligence sharing and prompt police action in combating the threat of terrorism. With both local and international suspects being detained in Bangalore, the authorities are calling for increased vigilance in tracking suspicious activities and individuals who may have entered the country illegally.
The police are also examining how the Pakistani national was able to secure false Indian identification documents so easily. The case has prompted concerns about the misuse of the Aadhaar system and other official documentation processes by foreign nationals to blend into Indian society.
The ongoing investigation will be crucial in determining the extent of the security threat posed by these individuals and whether they were involved in any larger terrorist plots. In the meantime, authorities are urging the public to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
The arrest of five foreigners in Jigani, coupled with the earlier capture of an ULFA militant in the same area, has raised serious concerns about Bangalore’s security. The police and intelligence agencies are now working together to investigate the full scope of these incidents and ensure that the city remains safe from future threats. The recent developments underscore the need for heightened awareness and action in the face of potential security challenges.
