Kochi: Police have begun analyzing the call data records, digital footprint, and travel history of the 10 Bangladesh nationals who were arrested from Palarivattom on Thursday night. They were taken into custody for their illegal stay in India without valid documents, including a visa.
Legal Proceedings Initiated
The First Information Report (FIR) against them was registered in the early hours of Friday. Authorities invoked Sections 14 and 14A of the Foreigners Act along with Sections 3 and 3(2) of the Passport (Entry Into India) Act. Documents confirming their Bangladeshi identity were recovered from the accused. However, sources indicated that unlike similar instances in the past, no forged Indian documents were found in their possession.
Details of the Accused
The arrested individuals have been identified as MD Lalon Hossain (37), MD Riad Al (22), MD Sumon Mondal (24), MD Fedos Mondol (37), Jony Ahmed (28), Rajibn Hussain (26), MD Abdur Zabbasm (50), MD Mithan Ali (34), MD Rahin Ali (20), and MD Bulbul Ahamed (26). Six of the accused hail from the Kushistiya district in Bangladesh, while the remaining four are from the Rajshahi district.
Operation and Background
Police raided their residence near Stadium Link Road in Kaloor based on a confidential tip-off. According to police, the group had been staying in Kerala for nearly a year. Authorities suspect that the individuals entered India illegally through areas along the India-Bangladesh border before traveling to Kolkata. After reaching India, they worked as scrap dealers. The accused reportedly traveled to Kerala by train.
Ongoing Investigation
Police stated that a detailed investigation is being conducted to cross-verify their statements. The probe has also begun to determine if more undocumented Bangladesh nationals are staying illegally in the state.
