West Bengal police nab 14 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh at Jalpaiguri railway station
New Delhi: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended 14 Bangladeshi nationals aboard the Delhi-bound Northeast Express at Jalpaiguri Road railway station on the night of April 1. The group included four women and four children, all reportedly from Fakirbari in Bangladesh’s Bagerhat district. Authorities recovered fake Aadhaar and PAN cards, along with foreign currency and mobile phones, from their possession.
RPF Inspector Biplab Dutta stated that the कार्रवाई followed a specific tip-off. During a search of the train’s general compartment, RPF personnel identified suspicious individuals. “Based on source information, our staff flagged certain passengers during inspection. Upon verification, their Aadhaar cards appeared to be forged,” he said.
Subsequently, action was taken against 5 men, 5 women, and 4 children. According to officials, the detainees admitted they were from Bangladesh and claimed they were travelling to Kashmir in search of work. Fake identification documents and foreign currency were seized during the operation.
On March 13, the Foreigner Cell of Delhi Police’s Outer District launched a major operation against illegal Bangladeshi nationals. During a special drive, authorities apprehended 10 individuals who were allegedly using fraudulent medical visa arrangements to remain in India. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) subsequently initiated deportation proceedings against those detained.
As part of a broader effort to curb illegal immigration, the Foreigner Cell has intensified surveillance across areas under its jurisdiction. A dedicated team was formed to carry out continuous verification drives, gather intelligence, and identify individuals residing without valid Indian documentation.
During one such verification exercise, officials received inputs about suspected Bangladeshi nationals overstaying their visas. Further inquiry revealed that some of them were attempting to secure medical visas for Bulgaria despite lacking valid documents to legally remain in India.
