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Crime
Gujarat ATS arrests son of Congress leader in fake passport case
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:36 PM
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The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad has taken into custody the son of a senior Congress leader on allegations of possessing a forged passport.
Gujarat's Anti‑Terrorism Squad (ATS) announced the arrest of the son of a prominent Congress leader on suspicion of involvement in a fake passport case. The operation was carried out in the state, though the exact location was not disclosed.
Authorities said the passport in question was counterfeit and that the suspect is being investigated for possible violations of the Indian Passports Act. No further details about the alleged forgery or the investigative process have been released.
The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of political figures and their families in corruption‑related matters. The Congress leader has not publicly responded to the development, and the ATS has indicated that the case will proceed according to due legal process.
Legal experts note that possession of a forged passport can attract severe penalties, including imprisonment, under existing law. The investigation remains ongoing, and any additional charges will depend on the evidence gathered.
The incident underscores the role of specialized law‑enforcement agencies like the ATS in tackling offenses that intersect with national security and political spheres.
Authorities said the passport in question was counterfeit and that the suspect is being investigated for possible violations of the Indian Passports Act. No further details about the alleged forgery or the investigative process have been released.
The arrest comes amid heightened scrutiny of political figures and their families in corruption‑related matters. The Congress leader has not publicly responded to the development, and the ATS has indicated that the case will proceed according to due legal process.
Legal experts note that possession of a forged passport can attract severe penalties, including imprisonment, under existing law. The investigation remains ongoing, and any additional charges will depend on the evidence gathered.
The incident underscores the role of specialized law‑enforcement agencies like the ATS in tackling offenses that intersect with national security and political spheres.