The year 2024 witnessed a significant rise in arrests of illegal Rohingya immigrants across various states in Bharat, raising serious concerns about national security and border management. Notable among these incidents was the sentencing of two Rohingya women, Nasrunnisa Begum and Bibi Sara, by a district court in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, on December 17, 2024. Found guilty under the Foreigners Act for illegal migration, they were sentenced to 15 months of imprisonment. These arrests highlight a pattern of illegal entry, often linked to human trafficking networks and, in some cases, suspected connections to terrorist activities.
The arrests, spanning from January 1 to December 17, 2024, reveal a troubling trend of infiltrations in various Bharatiya states, particularly those bordering Bangladesh and Myanmar. Authorities have documented 18 major instances of illegal Rohingya immigrants being apprehended, pointing to an urgent need for stricter border controls and international cooperation to address the root causes of such migration. This surge has intensified debates over national security and the humanitarian aspects of the crisis, making it a pressing issue for both policymakers and citizens alike.
Bangladeshi Rohingya women illegally acquiring land near Jewar airport
Authorities in Palwal, Haryana, have uncovered a concerning pattern of Bangladeshi Rohingya women acquiring residential plots near Jewar Airport using forged Aadhar cards. Based on the reports from the Navbharat Times, these women, reportedly residing in Delhi and Haryana, have falsified identity documents with addresses linked to Jharkhand and West Bengal to facilitate these transactions. The matter came to light during a ‘Samadhan’ camp when a complaint was lodged about the refusal of registration by a deed writer, raising alarms about the authenticity of the submitted documents.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Harish Kumar Vashisht, responding to the complaint, initiated a thorough investigation, noting that the submitted Aadhar cards appeared to be counterfeit. Supporting this claim, Tehsildar Prem Prakash confirmed the matter had been escalated to Superintendent of Police Chandramohan for further inquiry. The probe revealed that small plots, ranging from 30 to 50 square yards, had been purchased in villages such as Nangalia, Baghpur, Jhuppa, and Solda, with agreements made primarily between 2022 and 2023. Many of these agreements were facilitated by property dealers, who played a central role in the transactions.
A video circulating on social media has further fueled the investigation, showing some of these women admitting to living in Delhi while their families reside in Bangladesh. This revelation has prompted authorities to scrutinize the involvement of property dealers, witnesses, land sellers, and those responsible for drafting the agreements. The transactions, combined with the use of fake documents, point to a larger network enabling these illegal activities.
Kawardha police crack down on illegal residents: 39 arrested in two-fay operation
In a focused campaign targeting illegal residents, the Kawardha police in Chhattisgarh conducted extensive raids on hotels, rented accommodations, and Dharamshalas across the district. The operation aimed to identify and apprehend Bangladeshi and Rohingya Islamists allegedly residing without valid documentation. Over two days, authorities detained 39 individuals who were unable to produce legal residency papers. Based on the reports from Etv Bharat, these individuals were reportedly living in various police jurisdiction areas without proper identification, raising serious concerns about illegal infiltration in the region.
According to Krishna Kumar Chandrakar, DSP Kawardha, the arrests were made as part of a directive from the Superintendent of Police to monitor and act against suspicious outsiders. On Friday, 15 people were apprehended, while another 24 were arrested on Saturday, bringing the total to 39. All detainees have been presented in court under provisions of Section 128 of the BNSS. The campaign reflects the district administration’s proactive measures to address security concerns and maintain legal residency compliance.
This crackdown follows political promises made during the Chhattisgarh Assembly elections in 2023, where the BJP raised the issue of Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltration under the then-Congress government. As part of their election commitments, the BJP vowed to investigate and address the issue of illegal migration in the state. The ongoing police action is seen as a fulfillment of these pledges, marking a significant step in the state’s efforts to curb unauthorized immigration.
Illegal Rohingya immigrant arrested in Pune for buying land and forging documents
A Rohingya Islamist man from Myanmar, Muzammil Khan, has been found guilty of illegally residing in Bharat, buying land, and forging identity documents. Khan, who fled Myanmar in 2012 amid political unrest, initially sought refuge in a Bangladeshi camp before illegally crossing into West Bengal. Settling in Pune in 2013, Khan purchased a small plot in Dehu Road for ₹80,000 and constructed a house using income from his supari-selling business. The land transaction, reportedly made with a woman named Kamble, lacked official documentation, raising further legal concerns.
Based on the Deccan Herald reports, investigations revealed that Khan, along with his wife, had fraudulently obtained Aadhaar and PAN cards from Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, and even secured Bharatiya passports for themselves and their two children. The couple had been residing in Pune under false identities, with plans to travel to Mecca using their forged documents. Khan, a trained cleric from Myanmar, had not pursued his religious training while in Bharat. The police arrested the couple in July, following the apprehension of another Rohingya couple, Ismail alias Shahid Shaikh and his wife, who were also found to have entered Bharat illegally.
Both couples have been booked under the Passport Act and the Foreigners Act. While the accused are currently out on bail, a chargesheet has been filed, and authorities are proceeding with the cancellation of their passports. This case highlights ongoing concerns about illegal immigration and the misuse of forged documents in Bharat.
Tripura police arrests Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingya refugees in raids
In a significant operation on Saturday, Tripura Police apprehended four foreign nationals, including two Bangladeshi citizens and two Rohingya refugees, who had illegally entered Bharat. Based on Jantaserishta reports, these arrests, carried out at different locations in the state, reflect heightened efforts to combat unauthorized border crossings. The operation began earlier this month when a Bangladeshi national was intercepted in the Lankamura area of West Tripura. During interrogation, the suspect disclosed critical details, leading to the arrest of two more Bangladeshi nationals, Islamist Rafiq Sheikh and Azim Uddin, in the city center.
Officer-in-charge Paritosh Das of West Agartala Police Station stated that these individuals had crossed into Tripura through the Sonamura area with the assistance of local brokers specializing in human smuggling. Authorities have detained the suspects and initiated interrogations to uncover the network facilitating such illegal crossings.
Jammu police arrest three Rohingya women in illegal immigration and human trafficking case
Jammu Police arrested three Rohingya women living illegally in Bathindi, suspected of being part of a human trafficking network. Based on the reports from Amar Ujala, these women, who had arrived from a refugee camp in Bangladesh, were found staying in Jammu for a week without valid documentation. Acting on intelligence, the police detained five women from the Rohingya colony in Bathindi. While two were released after presenting UN-issued cards, the remaining three were found to have entered Bharat illegally and were allegedly being trafficked to Kashmir under the guise of marriage.
Investigations revealed that the women, all under the age of 30, were staying with a local woman named Aisha in the Rohingya colony. Police suspect they were to be sold into forced marriages in Kashmir, but timely action prevented their further exploitation. A case has been registered under the Foreigners Act, and the women are currently being interrogated.
This incident is linked to a larger human trafficking network uncovered in Bandipora, North Kashmir, where five individuals, including a Rohingya man, were recently arrested for smuggling women from Bangladesh and arranging marriages in exchange for money. The mastermind, identified as Islamist Manzoor Alam, allegedly operated a trafficking syndicate spanning multiple states, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities are intensifying investigations to dismantle the trafficking modules and bring those involved to justice.
Myanmar national arrested in Varanasi for facilitating illegal Rohingya entry
In a significant operation, the Varanasi unit of the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) apprehended Mohammad Abdullah, a Myanmar national accused of aiding the illegal entry of Bangladeshi Rohingyas into Bharat. Based on the reports from Patrika, Abdullah, who arrived in Varanasi from Medinipur, West Bengal, on November 28, roamed the city overnight before visiting several locations, including the Gyanvapi mosque, on November 29. His capture at the Cantt railway station led to the recovery of multiple forged documents, including an Aadhaar card under the name Abdus Salam Mandal, election and PAN cards, a UNHCR card, and electronic devices containing sensitive data.
Abdullah, originally from the Akyab district of Mangdu, Myanmar, had been residing in Medinipur, where he fabricated his identity and obtained Bharatiya documents. Married in 2018, he settled in West Bengal and now has six children. ATS investigations revealed his involvement in a gang specializing in forging Bharatiya documents for Bangladeshi and Rohingya individuals. Recovered materials from his mobile phone and memory cards included fake identification documents, WhatsApp group details, and photos linked to the gang’s illicit operations.
The ATS is meticulously verifying the identities and addresses of individuals associated with the WhatsApp groups found on Abdullah’s phone, which contained objectionable material and evidence of the gang’s activities. After visiting the Gyanvapi mosque, Abdullah’s movements were tracked to several other locations, including Dalmandi mosque and areas around Nadesar and the cantonment. He was ultimately apprehended near Cantt station while attempting to leave the city.
A UNHCR card found in Abdullah’s possession, purportedly issued by the United Nations Refugee Agency, is under scrutiny to determine its authenticity. The agency is known for protecting refugees and displaced persons globally. Authorities are now intensifying efforts to uncover the full extent of Abdullah’s network and its implications for national security.
Jammu police arrest four Rohingyas for illegal border crossing
In a determined effort to curb illegal immigration, Jammu Police arrested four Rohingya nationals—two men and two women—who had illegally crossed into Bharat from Myanmar. As per the reports from Abp live, the arrests were made in the Narwal area of Jammu after police received intelligence about suspicious individuals living in makeshift slums on vacant land. The accused were unable to produce valid documents during the raid and confessed during interrogation that they had entered Bharat with the assistance of an agent. Their intended destination was Srinagar, where they hoped to find work.
According to police, the Rohingyas had paid the agent to facilitate their illegal entry into Bharat and were abandoned in Jammu upon reaching the Rohingya settlement in Narwal. The investigation revealed that these individuals had been lured with promises of employment in Jammu and Kashmir. Their presence underscores the ongoing issue of human trafficking networks exploiting vulnerable populations for monetary gain, compromising border security and public safety.
In addition to the arrests, Jammu Police have filed cases against five local landlords for providing shelter to Rohingya refugees in violation of the law. This crackdown on illegal settlements is part of broader efforts to prevent unauthorized infiltration and ensure the safety and security of the region’s residents. Authorities continue to investigate the network behind such illegal activities to address the growing concerns about illegal immigration.
The repeated exposure of illegal Rohingya settlements in Bharat highlights a growing and alarming trend. In December alone, four such incidents have been reported, mirroring a similar number in November, out of a total of 18 documented cases in recent months. These figures underline the persistent infiltration of Rohingyas and other unauthorized groups, raising pressing concerns about their unchecked illegal presence. Despite these revelations, the actual number of such individuals inhabiting Bharat without authorization remains an unanswered question, hinting at the possibility of a much larger issue hidden beneath the surface.
This pattern of illegal migration is not merely a question of border control but a serious threat to Bharat’s national security, cultural integrity, and societal stability. Under the guise of seeking refuge, anti-national elements and Islamist agendas are subtly embedding themselves within the country, creating potential hubs for destabilization. Such unchecked settlements pose a grave risk to the sovereignty of Bharat and demand decisive action. It is imperative for Bharat to stand firm in protecting its sacred land and heritage, ensuring that such invasions disguised as migrations do not erode the security and harmony of the nation.
