Lucknow Police have arrested an alleged Bangladeshi citizen from the BKT area for illegally residing in India using forged identity documents, including an Aadhaar card, voter ID, and passport. The accused, identified as Arup Bakshi, had allegedly been living in India since 2012 after entering the country through Nepal.
According to police officials, the accused is originally a resident of Narail district in Bangladesh. Investigators alleged that after illegally entering India, he managed to obtain multiple Indian identity documents using forged credentials and continued residing in Uttar Pradesh for several years without detection.
Police said the accused was arrested near the Vipassana Meditation Centre flyover on Kisan Path in Lucknow’s BKT area during a targeted operation.
During the arrest, officials recovered an Aadhaar card, Rs 300 in cash, and an Oppo mobile phone from his possession. Authorities are now examining the seized documents and electronic devices to trace the wider network involved in preparing fake identity papers.
Investigators revealed that Arup Bakshi had allegedly been operating a clinic-like establishment in the BKT locality, where he used to provide medicines and basic treatment to local residents. Police suspect he had created a local identity and integrated himself into the area while living illegally in the country.
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A Bangladeshi citizen living illegally was arrested in the BKT police station area. The accused, Arup Bakshi, was living illegally by obtaining an Indian identity card and passport using fake documents. Police arrested him under the Vipassana Meditation… pic.twitter.com/enQbJ26k2T
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Officials further stated that the accused had not only obtained forged Aadhaar and voter identification documents, but had also allegedly secured an Indian passport and purchased land during his stay in India.
According to police, Bakshi allegedly confessed during questioning that he had entered India illegally through the Nepal border route and later acquired fake Indian documents to continue living in the country.
A case has been registered against him at the BKT Police Station under various sections related to fraud, forgery, cheating, and provisions of the Foreigners Act.
Investigators are now probing how the accused managed to obtain official Indian documents and whether a larger fake documentation racket or illegal immigration network was involved in facilitating his stay.
Police are also examining possible links with individuals who may have assisted him in securing identity papers, property, and local residence over the past several years.
Further investigation in the case is currently underway.
