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India.com
3 days ago
- India.com
Neha Hi Abdul Hai: Bangladeshi Man Posing As Transgender Woman Arrested After 28 Years In India
In a shocking revelation, Neha, widely known as "Neha Kinnar" in Bhopal, was discovered to be Abdul Kalam, a Bangladeshi man who falsely posed as a transgender woman and lived illegally in India for nearly 30 years. His disguise was exposed after Bhopal police arrested him based on credible information received from a confidential informant. According to a report by Dainik Jagran, Kalam confessed during interrogation that he had entered India illegally at the age of 10, initially residing in Mumbai before relocating to Bhopal. He revealed that he had been living in India for about 28 years. During his stay in India, Kalam obtained forged documents, including an Aadhaar card, ration card, and an Indian passport through an agent, as reported by Dainik Jagran. Using these fraudulent documents, he reportedly traveled abroad, including to Bangladesh, and frequently changed residences within Bhopal's Budhwara area. Media reports also indicate that Kalam was involved in criminal activities in 2019, with a case registered against him. Due to the case's national security implications, the Intelligence Bureau and Anti-Terrorism Squad have joined the investigation, according to India Today. Kalam has been placed in 30-day detention as authorities prepare for his deportation to Bangladesh, which is expected to proceed once the probe into his decades-long illegal stay in Bhopal is complete. Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrant Arrested In Maharashtra In another development, in a major crackdown on illegal immigration and human trafficking, the Pune City Police arrested five Bangladeshi women from the Budhwar Peth red-light area in Pune. Acting on a specific tip-off, senior officers from the Faraskhana Police Station and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) launched a targeted operation in the red-light area on Friday. The arrested women were found to be residing illegally in India without valid documentation. A preliminary investigation revealed that they arrived in India illegally from Bangladesh, and while pretending to be residents of West Bengal, moved to Pune and engaged in prostitution. The women, aged between 20 and 28, had been using false identity documents to stay in India. The operation also uncovered the involvement of several traffickers who facilitated their illegal entry and stay in India. Police have registered cases under relevant sections of the Immigration Act, Passport Act, and human trafficking laws.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Maharashtra: 5 Bangladeshi women staying illegally arrested from Pune's red light area Budhwar Peth
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration and human trafficking, the Pune City Police arrested five Bangladeshi women from the Budhwar Peth red-light area in Pune. Acting on a specific tip-off, senior officers from the Faraskhana Police Station and the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) launched a targeted operation in the red light area on Friday. The arrested women were found to be residing illegally in India without valid documentation. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category CXO MBA Digital Marketing Data Science Others Leadership Project Management Data Analytics Management Public Policy Data Science healthcare Technology Operations Management Design Thinking Artificial Intelligence Degree Healthcare Cybersecurity Finance others PGDM Product Management MCA Skills you'll gain: Digital Strategy Development Expertise Emerging Technologies & Digital Trends Data-driven Decision Making Leadership in the Digital Age Duration: 40 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Digital Officer Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Operations Strategy for Business Excellence Organizational Transformation Corporate Communication & Crisis Management Capstone Project Presentation Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow Chief Operations Officer Programme Starts on Jun 30, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Technology Strategy & Innovation Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation Leadership in Technology Management Cybersecurity & Risk Management Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business ISB Chief Technology Officer Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Customer-Centricity & Brand Strategy Product Marketing, Distribution, & Analytics Digital Strategies & Innovation Skills Leadership Insights & AI Integration Expertise Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode IIMK Chief Marketing and Growth Officer Starts on Apr 7, 2024 Get Details Preliminary investigation revealed that they arrived in india illegally from Bangladesh and pretending to be the residents of West Bengal, came to Pune and indulged in prostitution. The women, aged between 20 and 28, had been using false identity documents to stay in india. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vallam: 1 Trick to Reduce Belly Fat? Home Fitness Hack Shop Now Undo The operation also revealed the involvement of several traffickers who arranged their illegal entry and stay in India. Police have registered cases under relevant sections of the Immigration Act, Passport Act, and Human Trafficking laws. The investigation is being carried out under the supervision of senior officials, with further efforts underway to identify and apprehend the trafficking network operating across borders. Live Events
Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Indian Express
Cops rescue minor Bangladeshi girl from Pune, two held
A 17-year-old girl from Bangladesh was rescued from Pune on Friday who was sold to prostitution racketeers in Bengaluru and Pune. Police have arrested two persons, including a 22-year-old agent from Karnataka and a 25-year-old woman, cousin of the victim. The minor was lured to India for a beauty parlour job. Police have booked the two accused persons under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections 142, 143(2), 118(1), 115(2), 3(5), sections of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act, Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Passport Act and the Foreigners Act. A first information report (FIR) was lodged at the police station in Pune city on Friday. As per the police, the minor entered India with the help of her cousin by allegedly crossing the international border in West Bengal earlier this week. After which she was sold to sex racketeers in Bengaluru. Later she was taken to Pune with the help of an agent and was also physically assaulted when she refused to cooperate. The police was contacted for help after activists of a social organization found out about the minor. A search operation was then conducted by a police team. The minor was rescued from the city in the early hours of Friday. Police suspect the minor's cousin is also a Bangladeshi national who entered India illegally. Further investigation is on, police said.
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- New Indian Express
Fake documents case: Aluva court issues proclamation notice against Iranian national
KOCHI: The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Aluva has issued a proclamation notice against an Iranian national caught attempting to travel to London using fake documents in 2004. 42-year-old Ali Rostamli Esmaeil is a native of Tabriz, Iran. Ali was intercepted at Kochi's Nedumbassery airport on March 12, 2004, while trying to fly to London. He was subsequently arrested following a case registered at the Chengamanad police station, under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Passport Act, and the Foreigners Act. However, after being released on bail, Ali absconded and has remained untraceable. The Ernakulam unit of the Crime Branch is currently investigating the case, and a chargesheet has already been filed in court. As Ali failed to appear for a trial, the court has now issued a proclamation under Section 82 of the Criminal Procedure Code, directing him to reappear in connection with the case (CC 754/25). Authorities have urged the public to share any information regarding Ali's whereabouts with the Crime Branch Inspector at 9497987292. Earlier in February, the court had issued similar proclamations against 17 foreign nationals -- hailing from Sri Lanka, Nepal, France, Iran, and Russia. They had also been arrested for attempting to travel abroad using fake documents from Nedumbassery airport.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Hans India
AP police bag award for passport verifications
Guntur: The Andhra Pradesh State Police has been conferred with the prestigious 'Certificate of Recognition' by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for its exemplary performancein passport application verification during the Financial Year 2024–25. The award was presented during the 13th Passport Seva Divas celebrations at the Passport Officers' Conference – 2025, held from June 23 to 25 in New Delhi, to mark the enactment of the Passport Act, 1967. Recognising the critical role of police verification in passport issu-ance, the MEA adjudged AP police as one of the best performing agencies across the coun-try, acknowledging its efficient and timely completion of 6.25 lakh Police Verification Re-ports within a record three-day window.
