Twelve Bangladeshi nationals and one Indian citizen were arrested by Islampur Police after a raid in Char Gopalpur village under Hurshi Gram Panchayat, officials said.
The arrests were made on November 28 based on information from a confidential source, indicating that foreign nationals were being sheltered in the area without valid documentation.
According to police, the Indian national, identified as 31-year-old Saber Ali, had allegedly been providing accommodation to 12 Bangladeshi citizens. The detained individuals were identified as Md Awal (25), Abdul Khaleque (38), Suman Ali (30), Sukuddin (26), Khabir (19), Sahidul (35), Md Sabbir (22), Md Jiarul Houque (38), Majdar Ali (36), Md Khairul (27), Md Roni (23), and Ruhul Amin (34). Police stated that none of them possessed legal travel documents permitting their stay in India.
A specific case has been registered in connection with the incident. All 13 accused will be produced before the Ld. ACJM, Lalbagh, on November 29, with the police seeking 10 days’ custody for three of the arrested persons. Officials said. Further investigation is still underway.
(With inputs from ANI)
