In a significant operation, Udupi district police have apprehended seven Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the Malpe fishing harbor area since 2017. The individuals were found in possession of counterfeit Aadhaar cards, which they allegedly used to secure employment and housing.

Details of the Arrest:

Location: Malpe fishing harbor area, Udupi district.

Residency Period: The accused have been living in the area since 2017.

Fake Identification: The immigrants possessed forged Aadhaar cards, facilitating their stay and employment in the region.

Police Action:

The operation was conducted following a tip-off about the presence of illegal immigrants in the area. The arrested individuals have been charged under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act and the Indian Penal Code for forgery and illegal stay. They are currently in judicial custody pending further investigation.

Implications:

This incident underscores the challenges faced by authorities in monitoring and controlling illegal immigration, particularly in coastal regions where economic opportunities in sectors like fishing can attract undocumented workers. The use of fake identification documents also raises concerns about the effectiveness of current verification processes and the potential for such documents to be used in other illegal activities.

Official Statement:

A senior police official stated, “We are intensifying our efforts to identify and apprehend illegal immigrants in the district. The use of forged documents to obtain employment and housing is a serious offense, and we urge the public to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.”

Community Response:

Local residents have expressed relief over the arrests but also concern about the possibility of more illegal immigrants residing in the area. Community leaders have called for increased vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of the region.

Next Steps:

The police are conducting further investigations to determine how the forged Aadhaar cards were obtained and whether there is a larger network facilitating such illegal activities. Authorities are also reviewing current verification processes to prevent similar incidents in the future.

This case highlights the ongoing issue of illegal immigration and the need for robust measures to detect and prevent the use of counterfeit identification documents.

In July, the Pimpri-Chinchwad police arrested four Rohingya individuals, including two men and their wives, for allegedly residing in India illegally. The detainees were living in the Dehu Road cantonment area in Pune. Among them, 43-year-old Mujammil Mohammad Amin Khan is accused of constructing a house in Pune and procuring Indian identity documents, including passports, for himself and his wife.

According to police records, Khan originally lived in Myanmar with his wife and two daughters after completing a “Maulana course” from an Islamic organization. In December 2012, his family migrated to Bangladesh, where they resided in a refugee camp. While in Bangladesh, Khan struggled to find work and eventually learned about job opportunities in West Bengal.

Khan reportedly separated from his first wife during this period and married another Rohingya woman named Shafiqa, who had a son. By mid-2013, Khan, Shafiqa, and her son illegally entered India, allegedly facilitated by racketeers, crossing the international border in West Bengal.

After entering India, Khan initially traveled to Kolkata but failed to secure stable employment. He subsequently moved to Pune, where he found a job at a private company in Talegaon MIDC. The company provided him with housing, where he settled with his family.

The police investigation revealed that an unidentified employee at the company played a role in helping people from Myanmar and Bangladesh relocate to Pune. To supplement his income, Khan began selling children’s clothing at Dehu Road, sourcing the items from Bhiwandi in Thane district.

Forged Identity Documents
The police discovered that Khan had procured an Aadhaar card in Bhiwandi by paying just Rs.500 without submitting any legitimate documents. It is suspected that agents in Bhiwandi used forged documents to facilitate his Aadhaar card enrollment. Once he obtained his Aadhaar card, Khan used it to secure one for his wife as well. These fraudulent documents became the foundation for the couple’s Indian identity.

The arrest of the four individuals has brought attention to the methods employed by illegal immigrants to forge identities and settle in India. Authorities continue to investigate the case, including tracking down individuals and agents involved in the facilitation of illegal migration and document forgery.

The arrests highlight broader concerns about border security, the misuse of identity systems, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals by trafficking networks. The Pimpri-Chinchwad police are pursuing leads to ensure accountability and prevent similar incidents in the future.

Siddhant Mohite, Mumbai Uncensored:

Mumbai Uncensored’s investigation into Sai Nagar Seva SRA CHS has revealed shocking instances of corruption and illegal occupancy in the SRA scheme, raising serious concerns about the management and enforcement of housing laws.

Illegal Occupants in SRA Flats

Verified sources confirm that 56 tenants were legally allotted flats under the SRA scheme. However, multiple flats have been illegally occupied by individuals who are neither tenants nor legal members of the society. These illegal occupants have been living in the society for years without any authorization, bypassing the rightful distribution process.

One glaring example is the case of Chairman Kamalkar Jadhav, who was allotted flat no. 302 but has rented it out for the past eight years. Shockingly, Jadhav, leveraging his position as Chairman, has also taken illegal possession of flats no. 810, 811, 607, and 608.

Similarly, Sanjay Dharpawar, a managing committee member, sold his legally allotted flat no. 105 in violation of SRA rules. He has been illegally occupying flat no. 1207 ever since.

Widespread Misuse of Flats

Fifteen flats in the society, including nos. 302, 607, 608, 703, 810, 811, 901, 1001, 1002, 1004, 1005, 1010, 1102, 1105, and 1207, have been illegally rented out for the past eight years. Unknown individuals occupy these flats, and no maintenance fees are being paid to the society. The identity of those responsible for leasing these flats to outsiders remains unclear.

Failed Inspections and Corruption Allegations

Written complaints to the SRA prompted an investigation, and officers H.R. Gawde and Dhanraj Patil were appointed to inspect the illegally occupied flats. However, the illegal occupants were tipped off about the inspection and fled, locking their flats to avoid detection.

Evidence suggests these illegally occupied flats were not distributed through the mandated lottery process but instead obtained through unauthorized dealings with the builder. Moreover, electricity connections have been provided to these flats by Adani Electricity, despite their illegal status, further fueling suspicions of corruption.

Call for Immediate Action

These revelations call for urgent intervention. The illegally occupied flats must be vacated immediately, and legal action must be taken against all individuals involved.

Additionally, the following actions are demanded:
1. Suspension of SRA officers and employees complicit in the corruption.
2. Criminal cases against officials and employees of Adani Electricity for providing unauthorized connections.
3. Transparent redistribution of flats strictly adhering to the lottery process.

The Sai Nagar Seva SRA CHS case is a glaring example of how housing meant for the underprivileged is being exploited by those in power. Mumbai Uncensored will continue to monitor this case and bring to light any further developments to ensure justice is served.

For updates on this investigation and more exclusive reports, stay tuned to Mumbai Uncensored.

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