Big revelation in Bangladeshi infiltrators' illegal entry into Odisha

A major security concern has emerged for Odisha as fresh information regarding the infiltration racket involving Bangladeshi nationals has come to light. According to sources, these infiltrators are illegally entering Odisha via Assam by crossing the border with the help of middlemen or agents.

It has been revealed that each infiltrator pays around Rs 35,000 to agents to reach Odisha and an additional Rs 30,000 for their return to Bangladesh to one Jagdish Das, who is alleged to be the key accused in the entire illegal network.

“Mohammad Hasim hails from Bangladesh and had entered India via Assam and brought people to Odisha. He used to keep people at the house of one Jagdish Das. It was for the last two years, such illegal activities were rampant. He was taking a commission for the job,” said STF SP, Rabinarayan Satpathy.

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A key figure in this racket, Mohammad Hasim, has reportedly provided crucial details to the Special Task Force (STF) of the Odisha Crime Branch during his two-day remand. His statements indicate that these infiltrators are systematically brought into India and assisted in acquiring fake identity documents, including Aadhaar cards and voter ID cards, to legalize their stay. 

Hasim's scientific evidence-based investigation has confirmed that such forged documents were being provided to Bangladeshi nationals in exchange for hefty sums of money.

Security loopholes are being exploited, as infiltrators reportedly cross the border under the cover of darkness and disperse into different states, including Odisha. 

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Intelligence sources indicate that around 40 Bangladeshi nationals have already been identified and placed under surveillance in cities like Delhi and Bangalore. Investigations have also revealed that an organized network is operating behind this racket, facilitating illegal entries and settlements in multiple states.

In a significant crackdown on this illegal activity, STF teams have been deployed in Delhi, Assam, and Bangalore to dismantle the network.

On March 8, the STF apprehended 10 Bangladeshi nationals, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing investigation. Following this, crime branch officials and STF's special wing have increased their vigilance on suspected infiltrators, leading to the formation of a dedicated Special Team to track and eliminate such illegal operations.