Rajasthan: Bangladeshi Citizen Detained in Ajmer for Unauthorized Entry
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Synopsis
On April 5, the Dargah Police in Rajasthan arrested a Bangladeshi national residing illegally in India. This marked the 20th arrest of Bangladeshi nationals in a crackdown against illegal immigrants. The operation is part of a larger initiative by the local police to combat unauthorized residency in the region.
Key Takeaways
- 20 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Rajasthan.
- Operation led by a District Special Task Force.
- Apprehended individual is Mohammad Munir Hussain from Dhaka.
- Ongoing crackdown on illegal immigrants.
- Serious actions against Rohingya and Bangladeshi infiltrators.
Jaipur, April 5 (NationPress) The Dargah Police in Rajasthan have apprehended another Bangladeshi national who had been residing illegally in India after crossing the India-Bangladesh border several years ago.
This arrest brings the total of Bangladeshi nationals detained during the ongoing crackdown to 20 in Rajasthan.
As per Dinesh Jeevani, Station House Officer (SHO) of Dargah police station, a District Special Task Force (STF) has been established by Ajmer Superintendent of Police Vandita Rana to identify and act against illegal immigrants and infiltrators in the area.
As part of this initiative, the task force, acting on a tip-off, detained and interrogated approximately 15 to 20 individuals suspected of illegal residency. One of them admitted to being a Bangladeshi citizen during questioning.
The apprehended individual has been identified as Mohammad Munir Hussain (60), son of Abdul and a resident of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He confessed to having unlawfully entered India and living in the Dargah area of Ajmer for several years.
SHO Jeevani confirmed that the operation against illegal immigrants is ongoing and that 20 Bangladeshi nationals have been taken into custody thus far as part of the special initiative.
Recently, Rajasthan Minister of Home Jawahar Singh Bedhan informed IANS that the state government is rigorously addressing the issue of Bangladeshi infiltrators.
“Currently, there are two Bangladeshis in Udaipur Jail and nine in Central Jail Jaipur. The individuals in Udaipur jail include Swaroop Adhikari and Milan Mandal, while the others in Central Jail comprise Sehag Khan, Nozrul alias Nozu Fakir, Rupali, Sultan, Azaad Hussain, Mehandi Hasan, Ahasnul Kobir, Nurool, and Indadul.
Additionally, an official from the Minister of Home’s office confirmed that the BJP government is taking serious measures against Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators in the state.
He mentioned that in 2024, 521 Rohingyas were identified, and in 2025, another 520 were recognized.
Likewise, in 2024, at least 22 Bangladeshis were detained, with 14 deported back to Bangladesh. In 2025, approximately 23 Bangladeshis were arrested, with 16 deported.
