Updated On: 30 December, 2023 06:53 AM IST | Mumbai | Samiullah Khan
Following this paper’s series of reports highlighting the role of Pune police stations in procuring fake passports and IDs for illegal immigrants en route to the gulf, DCP-level probe was initiated

The Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the police earlier this year. File pic
Following the mid-day report uncovering the use of illegal documents by Bangladeshis to obtain Indian passports in Pune city, the police commissioner swiftly acted upon realising the seriousness of the situation, ordering a thorough investigation. mid-day extensively covered the news involving illegal entry from Bangladesh into India, specifically linked to Pune city.
Seeking the Pune city commissioner's view on the passport issue, mid-day attempted to contact him. Due to his busy schedule, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Amol Zende from the City Crime Branch was approached instead. The DCP provided essential details. Furthermore, DCP SB 1 Sambhaji Kadam gathered information from the reporter and conveyed it to Pune City, Commissioner, Ritesh Kumar.