West Bengal Police Capture Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Tied to Terrorism
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Synopsis
On Feb 26, the West Bengal Police arrested three individuals in Bamangola, Malda district, suspected of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants with potential connections to terrorism. The authorities intensified vigilance due to the crisis in Bangladesh, leading to the apprehension of these individuals near the international border.
Key Takeaways
- Three illegal Bangladeshi immigrants arrested.
- Suspected connections to terrorism.
- Location close to Bangladesh border.
- Inconsistent statements raised suspicions.
- Increased surveillance due to regional crisis.
Kolkata, Feb 26 (NationPress) The police in West Bengal announced on Wednesday the apprehension of three illegal Bangladeshi immigrants suspected of having ties to terrorism in the Bamangola area of Malda district.
Sources indicate that the location of their arrest is approximately 10 kilometers from the international border with Bangladesh, falling under the jurisdiction of Bamangola Police Station.
The trio was taken into custody following credible intelligence regarding their status as illegal immigrants who had recently crossed into India with specific motives. The area of their arrest is well-connected by both road and rail.
A police official from the district revealed that during questioning, the three admitted their nationality as Bangladeshis and acknowledged their recent entry into India. However, their inconsistent explanations regarding their purpose for entering the country raised suspicions among investigators about potential terror links.
Given the gravity of the situation, Deep Narayan Mukhopadhyay, the deputy inspector general of the Malda Range, visited the Bamangola Police Station for further interrogation, though he declined to comment to the media.
In light of the ongoing crisis in neighboring Bangladesh, both state and central security and intelligence agencies have heightened surveillance in villages near the international border.
