Two Bangladeshi nationals held from Thane for illegal stay

Police on Wednesday arrested two Bangladeshi nationals for staying illegally in Maharashtras Thane district an official said reported news agency PTIThe two men worked as plumbers in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi he saidBased on a tip the police conducted a raid at the Khoka Compound in Indira Nagar locality of Bhiwandi on Tuesday and apprehended the two persons from a rented house the official from Bhiwandi Town police station said reported PTIThe duo aged 32 and 40 could not produce any valid documents for their stay in India he saidThey were arrested and booked under provisions of the Foreign Nationals Act and the Indian Passport Act the official said reported PTIThe house owner was also named as accused in the case the police addedFive Bangladeshi women arrested for illegal stay in ThaneAuthorities in Maharashtrarsquos Thane district have apprehended five Bangladeshi women for allegedly residing in India without valid documentation The arrests were made during a police raid conducted in the Bhiwandi area on Monday according to an official statement released on December 10Acting on a tipoff the police raided a chawl a row of tenement housing in the Bhiwandi locality where they discovered the women residing in a house The women aged between 36 and 50 failed to produce any valid identification or documentation to justify their stay in India as per the releaseFollowing the raid an FIR was registered against the five individuals under the provisions of the Foreign Nationals Act and the Indian Passport Act These legal provisions address the unauthorised entry and stay of foreign nationals in the countryAdditionally the person who rented the house to these women has been named as an accused in the case Police officials stated that further investigations are underway to determine whether the women were involved in any other illegal activities or if they were part of a larger network of undocumented immigrantsAs per PTI the arrest underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Maharashtra to crack down on unauthorised immigration and ensure compliance with immigration laws Bhiwandi known for its industrial activities and dense population has often been under scrutiny for hosting a considerable number of migrant workers some of whom lack proper documentationPolice are now investigating how the women entered the country and whether any individuals or groups facilitated their illegal stay Authorities have also assured that appropriate legal action will be taken against the house owner for renting the property without verifying the tenantsrsquo legal statusThis incident is part of a broader effort by the state police to monitor and address cases of undocumented foreign nationals residing in India According to PTI reports officials emphasised the importance of cooperation from the public in identifying and reporting such casesThe arrested women remain in police custody while further inquiries are being conductedWith inputs from PTI