Over the past few years, strict action has been taken against illegal Bangladeshis in Assam under the Himanta Biswa government. Now with the BJP assuming power in West Bengal, the same actions continue in the state that had been infiltrated with scores of illegal Bangladeshis under the Mamata Banerjee government.
Now that the Suvendu Adhikari government in West Bengal is ensuring illegal Bangladeshis do not stay in the state, it seems as if these illegals are moving to Congress-ruled Kerala.
Investigators have reportedly uncovered what is believed to be a large-scale fake document network operating in Kerala following the arrest of ten Bangladeshi nationals in Kottarakkara, Kollam district, as reported in Mathrubhumi
According to reports, preliminary investigations suggest that thousands of Bangladeshi nationals may be living in different parts of Kerala posing as migrant workers while using forged Indian identity documents.
The development came to light after police detained ten Bangladeshi nationals from Kottarakkara. Authorities reportedly found that the individuals possessed Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, voter identity cards, and even ration cards bearing addresses in Kerala.
Investigators have reportedly found indications that forged identity documents resembling genuine government-issued records could be obtained for as little as ₹700. Preliminary findings suggest that the forged documents were sophisticated enough to evade immediate detection.
According to the investigation, many of those involved are believed to have entered India through the Bangladesh-West Bengal border. They allegedly first arrived in districts such as Murshidabad in West Bengal, where they obtained initial forged documents before moving to different parts of the country.
A significant number are reportedly believed to have migrated to Kerala due to the availability of employment opportunities. Investigators suspect that many entered the state under the guise of migrant workers from West Bengal before later obtaining local addresses and additional identity documents that enabled them to live as Indian citizens.
Police sources have reportedly indicated that a major document-forgery racket based in Bengaluru may be involved in producing and distributing the fake records.
Authorities stated that the ten individuals arrested in Kottarakkara had been residing in Kerala for several years. Investigators reportedly confirmed their Bangladeshi nationality after examining mobile phones seized from them and discovering copies of Bangladeshi passports stored on the devices.
The probe has also revealed what investigators describe as a chain migration pattern. According to officials, individuals who arrived in Kerala years ago allegedly facilitated the entry of their relatives and acquaintances into the state over time.
One case under investigation reportedly involves a Bangladeshi woman identified as Mukul Khatun, who is said to have entered Kerala through West Bengal approximately 13 years ago. Investigators allege that she subsequently obtained multiple Indian identity documents under the name “Mamdas” and later helped bring several relatives to Kerala.
Authorities further claim that the woman travelled back to Bangladesh two months before the arrests using a Bangladeshi passport along with two children.
Central intelligence agencies and the State Intelligence Wing have reportedly assessed the situation as a serious security concern. Officials are said to be examining whether any individuals with criminal backgrounds or links to anti-national activities may have used forged documents to remain in Kerala.
Investigators noted that although there are often subtle linguistic differences between genuine migrant workers from West Bengal and Bangladeshi nationals, many people may be reluctant to report suspicions due to fear or uncertainty.
With the investigation intensifying, reports suggest that a number of suspected Bangladeshi nationals have begun leaving different parts of Kerala. Authorities have also observed a decline in the number of migrant workers in some localities.
Officials believe that this may be due not only to migrant workers travelling home during the election period and failing to return, but also because of heightened scrutiny by law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Authorities have now reportedly decided to conduct wider verification drives across Kerala to examine the identity documents of migrant workers and identify any illegal entrants or individuals using forged records.
Five years ago, Bangladeshi infiltrators were completely removed from Assam, and in recent weeks they have also been driven out of Bengal. Now, the only state left for them to seek refuge in is Keralam.
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