Pramesh S Jain
The Hebbagodi police in Electronic City Sub-Division have arrested two Bangladeshi nationals who were illegally residing in the city.
The arrested persons have been identified as Jahidul Islam (35) and Firdous (32).
Senior officer told reporters that the duo had been living illegally for the past two years at Podu village near Hulimangala in Electronic City.
Investigations revealed that the accused had entered India illegally and later procured fake documents, including passports,Aadhaar cards and other identity papers,to conceal their nationality.
They were working at a scrap shed near Hulimangala and were also involved in collecting scrap materials and plastic bottles during night hours.
When questioned by the police,the accused falsely claimed that they were natives of Kolkata in West Bengal.
Acting on specific and credible information,the Hebbagodi police conducted a raid and took both the Bangladeshi migrants into custody.
Police suspect that several more illegal Bangladeshi migrants may be residing in the surrounding areas.
Further investigation is underway,and authorities are verifying the documents to identify others involved.
Probe revealed that some local landlords are renting out their premises to the illegal immigrants.
The police have summoned the landlords for further inquiry and action will be initiated if there are any irregularities,a senior police officer,said.
