Rajasthan Minister Reports 11 Bangladeshi Infiltrators in State Jails
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Synopsis
On March 24, Rajasthan's Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham announced that 11 Bangladeshi infiltrators are currently imprisoned in state jails due to illegal activities, with no Rohingya infiltrators present. The government is actively addressing the issue of infiltrators, including recent arrests and deportations.
Key Takeaways
- 11 Bangladeshi infiltrators in Rajasthan jails.
- No Rohingya infiltrators reported in state prisons.
- Rupali, one of the infiltrators, faces serious charges.
- Ongoing operations lead to arrests of Bangladeshis.
- The government is coordinating repatriation efforts.
Jaipur, March 24 (NationPress) A total of 11 Bangladeshi infiltrators are currently held in state jails due to allegations of illegal activities, as stated by Rajasthan's Home Minister Jawahar Singh Bedham on Monday.
The minister clarified that there are no Rohingya infiltrators in the state jails.
Among these 11 Bangladeshi infiltrators is a woman named Rupali, who is the wife of Sirajul Islam. She faces multiple charges, including forgery, attempted culpable homicide, and cheating, and is currently detained in the Central Jail at the Women's Prison Reformatory Home in Jaipur.
“The state government is taking strict measures against Bangladeshi infiltrators. There are two Bangladeshis in Udaipur Jail and nine in Central Jail Jaipur. The individuals in Udaipur Jail are Swaroop Adhikari and Milan Mandal, while those in Central Jail include Sehag Khan, Nozrul alias Nozu Fakir, Rupali, Sultan, Azaad Hussain, Mehandi Hasan, Ahasnul Kobir, Nurool, and Indadul,” the Home Minister informed IANS.
He indicated that four individuals were apprehended under the Human Organ Transplantation Act, while Indadul was taken into custody under the Arms Act and Section 14 of the Foreigners Act of 1946. Mohammad Sultan was arrested under Section 420 and the Passport Act of 1987.
Regarding the state government's communication with the Central government or other federal agencies about these individuals, Bedham mentioned that correspondence had begun with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs to arrange for valid travel documents or permits for the repatriation or deportation of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators, provided there are no outstanding court cases against them.
Recently, an official reported that around 18 Bangladeshis were captured in Ajmer during a specialized police operation.
Further investigations are ongoing regarding the case.
Meanwhile, an official from the Home Minister's office confirmed that the BJP government is actively addressing the issues of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in the state.
In 2024, 521 Rohingyas were identified, followed by 520 in 2025.
In 2024, at least 22 Bangladeshis were arrested, with 14 being deported back to their home country. In 2025, approximately 23 Bangladeshis were apprehended, and 16 were deported.
