{
  "id": 5553388,
  "title": "Detained for deportation, pregnant woman finds unexpected help from Bengaluru police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/detained-for-deportation-pregnant-woman-finds-unexpected-help-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T11:52:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/detained-for-deportation-pregnant-woman-finds-unexpected-help-from-bengaluru-police-1.500663299"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On July 17, Bengaluru police detained 22-year-old Bangladeshi woman Asma Khatoon for allegedly residing in India illegally. They expected her case to proceed with standard deportation procedures. However, they soon discovered she was eight months pregnant. This led to an unexpected series of events.\n\nUpon her detention, police placed her in a special ward at a detention facility. Recognizing the importance of her medical care, women officers took turns accompanying her for regular check-ups at government hospitals. Sub-Inspector Kalavathi, who was also pregnant at the time, led the efforts to ensure Khatoon received the necessary care.\n\nOn August 24, Khatoon went into labor. Woman Police Constable Chandrakala accompanied her to Ghosh Hospital, where Khatoon gave birth to her second daughter. After the delivery, police continued to arrange for necessities for the mother and newborn. A nine-day-old baby was part of the family, adding another layer of complexity to their journey back to Bangladesh.\n\nTo care for the newborn during the train journey, a woman head constable named Sheela was assigned to accompany Khatoon and help with the infant's needs. Throughout the nine-day trip to Malda, West Bengal, police ensured that the mother and baby were well cared for, with food, clothing, and additional provisions for the newborn. The mother and baby reached Malda safely and were handed over to West Bengal Police.",
  "summary": "When Bengaluru police detained a 22-year-old Bangladeshi woman for allegedly living illegally in India, they expected the case to follow the usual deportation process. But officers soon discovered that she was eight months pregnant. What followed was an unusual few weeks in which women police personnel accompanied Asma Khatoon for medical examinations, arranged necessities for her pregnancy and…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}