Nashik Crime Branch Arrests 2 Bangladeshi Nationals Living On Fake Indian IDs

The Nashik Crime Branch has apprehended two Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly entering India illegally and residing in Maharashtra's Nashik using counterfeit Indian identity documents. Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Mitke informed that the suspects, identified as Roni Abdul Sheikh and Ariful Ali, hail from Noakhali district in Bangladesh.

Mitke disclosed that the duo entered India illegally via West Bengal and subsequently traveled to Nashik by train. They were found to be residing in the Panchvati area of the city, utilizing forged identities. During a press conference, Mitke stated, "The Nashik Crime Branch (Unit 1) has arrested two Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India."

Upon interrogation, police reportedly recovered forged Indian Aadhaar and PAN cards from the accused. Additional documents establishing their Bangladeshi nationality and educational background, as well as Bangladeshi passports, were also discovered by investigators. The Nashik Crime Branch is currently conducting further investigations to ascertain the exact methods of their illegal entry, their duration of stay in Nashik, and whether they obtained any additional documents or assistance to establish their identities within the country.

The arrests coincide with increased focus on undocumented Bangladeshi nationals residing in Maharashtra. Earlier this month, Mumbai Police arrested six Bangladeshi nationals, comprising three women, who were allegedly residing in Bhayandar, a locality in the neighboring Thane district, without valid travel documents or visas.