Bombay HC Seeks Documents Used By Alleged Bangladeshi Infiltrator To Obtain Aadhaar

The Bombay High Court has requested the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to provide records of the documents allegedly used by a foreign national to fraudulently obtain an Aadhaar card. The court emphasized the serious security concerns posed by illegal immigrants who use forged identity papers to pose as Indian citizens.

The order was issued in response to a petition filed by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Navi Mumbai. The case stems from a March 2018 raid in Juigaon, Panvel, where five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested for allegedly entering India illegally using forged documents. The UIDAI had previously provided documents related to other accused individuals, but had not disclosed information concerning Bakaar Hasan Shaikh.

The ATS sought the information under Section 33(1) of the Aadhaar Act. The court highlighted the need for a timely investigation into cases involving foreign nationals who obtain Indian identity documents through fraudulent means, and the importance of investigating the involvement of local accomplices. The bench called for a thorough investigation that would lead to prosecution under relevant laws.