Siddhant Mohite, Mumbai Uncensored:

Riya Barde, a Bangladeshi adult film actress also known by her professional name Arohi Barde, was arrested for allegedly using a fake Indian passport to reside in India. The arrest occurred in Ulhasnagar, located about 50 km from Mumbai, following a tip-off received by the Hill Line Police.

Investigation and Arrest
The police investigation revealed that Barde, along with three associates, had been living in India using forged documents. Authorities began their inquiry after receiving information about a Bangladeshi family residing in Ambernath, Nevali A, with fake documentation. The investigation led to the discovery that an individual from Amravati had forged the documents for Barde and her associates, facilitating their illegal stay in India.

A case has been registered against Barde and four other individuals under Section 14(A) of the Foreigners Act, 1946, as well as relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code. The police are currently searching for the remaining four individuals involved in the forgery.

Related Cases
In a related case earlier this year, a 23-year-old woman from Thane, Maharashtra, was also arrested for traveling to Pakistan using a fake passport and forged documents. She had allegedly used false identity documents to obtain her passport.

The investigation into Riya Barde’s case continues, as authorities seek to uncover further details of the illegal activities involved.

In a significant move, hotel and restaurant owners in Malda, West Bengal, have decided to refuse entry to Bangladeshi nationals. This decision follows a recent incident in Bangladesh where the Indian flag was allegedly insulted, sparking outrage.

Business owners have emphasized that the decision was made in the interest of national security, expressing concerns over potential threats, including the possibility of militants entering India disguised as tourists. Despite the financial losses associated with turning away guests, many in the hospitality sector are standing firm in their resolve.

The Malda Chamber of Commerce has openly supported this stance, stating that safeguarding the nation’s dignity and security outweighs business interests. The move has garnered mixed reactions, with some lauding it as patriotic while others have raised concerns about its implications for cross-border relations.

In a major operation, the Gujarat Crime Branch arrested 50 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in Ahmedabad. The arrested individuals were involved in various illegal activities, including the production of fake documents and prostitution. Authorities are also questioning over 200 people as part of an ongoing investigation.

DCP Ajit Rajiyan of Gujarat Police confirmed the arrests and emphasized the ongoing efforts to curb illegal immigration. “We are continuing our crackdown on illegal residents,” he said, adding that more than 200 individuals are being questioned.

The arrests follow similar actions in other states, including Pune and Tripura, where Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended for possessing fake documents such as Aadhaar and PAN cards. Many of the arrested had entered India by crossing the West Bengal border on foot or by sea, with some bringing children as young as three to five years old.

Authorities have seized several fraudulent documents from the arrested individuals, including voter IDs and PAN cards, as well as mobile phones and Bangladeshi currency. Investigations are ongoing to determine the length of their stay in India and the full extent of their illegal activities. Initial findings suggest that many of the suspects have been in the country for periods ranging from six months to ten years.

Authorities are also looking into the possibility of an organized trafficking racket operating along the Indo-Bangladesh border. The trafficking network allegedly charges illegal immigrants around four thousand rupees for their entry into India, where they are provided with fake identities and relocated to different parts of the country, including Gujarat, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, and Maharashtra.

The crackdown is part of broader efforts to curb illegal immigration and dismantle trafficking networks exploiting the porous borders between India and Bangladesh.