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The arrest of 10 Bangladeshi nationals in Bhubaneswar has shed light on a possible large-scale infiltration racket operating in Odisha. The Commissionerate Police has launched an in-depth investigation to uncover how these individuals entered India, who facilitated their movement, and whether they had prior visits to the country.
“The Bangladeshi nationals entered in an unauthorised manner. On getting information, a special team raided the spot and apprehended 10 persons, including a juvenile and three women. As they could not produce any valid travel documents, they were liable under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act. All of them were arrested and produced before the court,” informed STF DIG Pinak Mishra.
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Different Aspects That STF Is Looking Into:
Mishra further informed that in this particular case, they are trying to ascertain how they infiltrated, their entry route, their facilitator and how many times they had visited India prior to this. Whether there is a major organised racket behind this infiltration and other aspects are also being looked into, he said, adding, “We have got some information and we are in touch with other agencies as well.”
Police Investigation and Arrest Details
On Sunday, the Special Task Force (STF) apprehended 10 Bangladeshis, including a minor, from Bhubaneswar Railway Station. They were intercepted while travelling on the Dibrugarh-Chennai Express from Bengaluru. Authorities discovered that none of them possessed passports or visas, confirming their illegal entry through Assam.
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Seizures and Further Investigation
During the arrest, the police seized seven mobile phones along with Bangladeshi and Indian currency notes. Officials are now probing deeper into the networks involved in smuggling these infiltrators into the country and whether they were receiving local assistance for their stay and movement.
This latest incident highlights growing security concerns over illegal immigration and the potential involvement of organized rackets facilitating unauthorized cross-border movement. The authorities have intensified their efforts to track down individuals involved in aiding and abetting such activities, ensuring strict legal action against those responsible.
