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Crime
31 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Bengaluru transferred to Malda, West Bengal for deportation
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🗓 03 Sep 2026, 02:19 AM
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Police moved 31 Bangladesh nationals, detained in Bengaluru, to Malda in West Bengal where they will be handed over for deportation.
The Karnataka police arrested 31 Bangladeshi nationals in Bengaluru on suspicion of illegal entry and related offences. After completing the investigation, the detainees were transferred by rail to Malda in West Bengal. Local authorities in Malda received the group and are coordinating with the central government for their deportation.
Officials said the transfer follows standard protocol for foreign nationals awaiting repatriation. The deportation process is expected to be completed after verification of documents and clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about cross‑border infiltration and the need for coordinated action between state police forces and central agencies.
Officials said the transfer follows standard protocol for foreign nationals awaiting repatriation. The deportation process is expected to be completed after verification of documents and clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about cross‑border infiltration and the need for coordinated action between state police forces and central agencies.