Seven Bangladeshis living illegally in India for 15 years arrested from Mumbai

Mumbai: In a major operation against illegal immigration, Mumbai Police arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals who were allegedly residing in India without valid documents for nearly 15 years, officials said on Saturday.

The action was carried out by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Police in Andheri, where officers conducted a targeted operation based on specific intelligence inputs and detained the seven individuals suspected of illegally entering and staying in the country.

According to investigators, the arrested people crossed into India unlawfully and were living in Mumbai for the past one-and-a-half decades while allegedly evading detection by authorities.

Police said the MIDC Police Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC) received information that a group of undocumented foreign nationals would be visiting the area in search of employment. Acting on the tip-off, officers laid a trap and intercepted the suspects.

The arrested group comprises four men, two women and one minor boy. Following their detention, officials began a detailed investigation into their background, movement and contacts.

During preliminary questioning, investigators found that the accused remained in contact with relatives and associates in Bangladesh through telephone communication.

Police officials said further enquiries are underway to identify anyone who may have assisted the group in entering India, obtaining accommodation or securing employment over the years.

Further details are awaited.