Pune: The local Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Pimpri-Chinchwad arrested a Bangladeshi couple who had been residing illegally in India. Identified as Tinku Chowdhury and Khadija Khatun, the couple had been staying at a hotel in the Alandi Phata area, working as laborers for the past eight days.
Upon investigation, they were found in possession of forged Aadhaar cards and voter ID cards. The couple has been handed over to the Chakan police station for further legal action.
Pimpri-Chinchwad, recognized as an industrial city, has witnessed repeated instances of Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally. According to police reports, the couple had recently moved to Alandi Phata but had been living in Hyderabad for the last one to two years. Their forged identification documents were verified and confirmed to be fake during the investigation.
Police Investigation and Legal Action
The local ATS received a tip-off about the couple residing at the hotel. After verifying the information, the squad detained the duo and confirmed their Bangladeshi nationality during questioning. A case has been filed at the Chakan police station under various legal provisions, including sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 2023, the Foreigners Act of 1946, the Passport Act of 1967, and the Passport (Entry into India) Rules of 1950.
Charges Filed
The couple faces charges under IPC Sections 318(4), 336(2), 336(3), 340(2), and 3(5), as well as Section 14(A)(B) and 14(C) of the Foreigners Act, 1946, Section 12(1)(C) of the Passport Act, 1967, and Section 3(A) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950. These provisions address the illegal entry, residence, and use of forged documents by foreign nationals.
Background and Cautionary Measures
Authorities are urging stricter vigilance as this is not the first instance of Bangladeshi nationals being found residing illegally in the industrial hub of Pimpri-Chinchwad. Law enforcement agencies are stepping up monitoring efforts in hotels, rental properties, and industrial areas to prevent similar occurrences.