The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested three individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian, in a case linked to illegal infiltration and human trafficking into Jharkhand. The arrests were made during searches conducted in West Bengal on Tuesday night, according to official sources.

The Accused
The arrested individuals include Bangladeshi nationals Rony Mondal and Sameer Chowdhary, and Indian national Pintu Haldar. The trio is suspected of acting as touts, facilitating the illegal entry and trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals into India.

Case Background
The case stems from an FIR lodged by the Jharkhand Police in June at Bariatu Police Station, Ranchi. Following this, the ED initiated an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) to probe the money laundering angle of the infiltration network.

Election Context
The arrests come at a sensitive time as Jharkhand prepares for its legislative assembly elections. Authorities suspect that such infiltration networks could have far-reaching implications for local demographics and security.

Investigation Continues
The ED is focusing on uncovering the financial trail and operational network supporting these illegal activities. Further developments, including additional arrests, are anticipated as the investigation progresses.

The case highlights ongoing challenges with illegal immigration and trafficking, prompting heightened vigilance and enforcement in border regions.

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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