The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested 14 Bangladeshi nationals in Gurugram following an investigation into illegal infiltration. During interrogation, it was revealed that two of the accused had entered India 19 years ago through a tunnel. These individuals not only established themselves in India but also facilitated the illegal entry of their associates using the same underground route.
The Mechanics of Long-Term Infiltration
The investigation conducted by the Anti-Terrorist Squad has uncovered a sophisticated and long-standing network of illegal movement across the border. During the interrogation process, two specific individuals, identified as Anwar Hussain and Raju alias Alam, provided testimony regarding their entry into the country. These two men admitted to crossing the border into India via a tunnel in 2007. Once they had successfully established themselves in Gurugram, they utilized their network to facilitate the arrival of others. Over the following years, they assisted 12 additional associates in using the same underground route to enter Indian territory. The authorities noted that this infiltration has been ongoing for nearly two decades, with eight of the 14 arrested individuals having arrived within the current calendar year alone.
Employment and Living Conditions of the Accused
Following their entry into the country, the group settled into various makeshift slum areas throughout Gurugram. The investigation revealed that the 14 individuals were primarily engaged in daily wage labor. A significant finding of the ATS probe was the concentration of these individuals within specific sectors of the construction industry. Most of the arrested suspects were found to be employed in Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) pipeline projects. The authorities are currently conducting a deeper analysis to determine if there is a specific reason why these infiltrators consistently sought employment within the RMC pipeline sector, or if they were directed toward these roles by a larger organized entity. The individuals arrested are identified as Mohammad Lutfur Rahman, Mohammad Raju Mian, Sakib Hussain, Mohammad Tarek Ul Islam, Ilias Ali, Mohammad Feruz Islam, Mohammad Anarul Haq, Sakib Rana, Ghulam Rabbani, Mohammad Jewel Rana, Anwar Hussain, Ariful alias Alauddin, Mohammad Masud Rana, and Raju Alam.
Fraudulent Documentation and Security Concerns
A major focus of the current investigation involves the acquisition of official Indian identification documents by foreign nationals. The ATS discovered that all 14 arrested individuals had managed to obtain Indian Aadhaar cards. Furthermore, the authorities found that one of the suspects had successfully secured an Indian passport. While the suspects still possessed some Bangladeshi identification documents, the possession of government-issued Indian credentials has raised significant national security concerns. The ATS is now actively investigating the local network that assisted these individuals in navigating the bureaucratic processes required to obtain these documents, as well as identifying the specific individuals who provided support at the local level.
City-Wide Inspections and Enforcement Strategy
In response to these findings, the ATS is preparing to conduct intensive, large-scale inspections across Gurugram. The operation will target major construction sites and RMC plants throughout the city to identify any other potential infiltrators who may be hiding their identities or operating under aliases. This action follows a previous enforcement operation conducted by the Gurugram Police in June, during which the documents of over 800 individuals were verified. That operation resulted in the detention of 13 Bangladeshi citizens. By July, those 13 individuals were transported from the New Delhi Railway Station to Malda Town in West Bengal via the New Delhi-Malda Town Express, where they were handed over to relevant authorities for deportation back to Bangladesh. The police have reiterated their appeal to the public to report any suspicious individuals or foreign nationals living illegally to the police control room or the nearest police station, while emphasizing that the verification of tenants, domestic help, and employees remains a critical responsibility for residents and business owners alike.
Source / स्रोत: Amar Ujala, Amar Ujala
