Agartala, September 29: In a coordinated operation, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested five individuals at Agartala railway station. The detainees include four Rohingyas and one Bangladeshi national. The operation was based on a confidential tip-off, as confirmed by a senior GRP official on Sunday.
Inspector Tapas Das, Officer-in-Charge of Agartala Railway Station, stated that the arrests followed a joint surveillance effort by GRP and RPF. The suspects were detained last evening after intelligence confirmed their illegal entry into India from Bangladesh without valid documents.
The detainees were identified as Amir Hakim, Yasmin Akhtar, Md Tarek, and Mahamad Ulla, all Rohingya refugees from the Cox’s Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh. Sukur Ali, a Bangladeshi national from Comilla, was also arrested. Initial investigations revealed that the group aimed to reach major Indian cities such as Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Chennai.
Inspector Das mentioned that legal action is being taken against the individuals for their illegal entry into Indian territory. A case has been registered at the Agartala GRP station under multiple laws, including the BNS Act, IPP Act, and the Foreigners Act. The detainees are scheduled to be presented in court today for further legal proceedings.
Inspector Das emphasized the GRP’s commitment to curbing illegal immigration and human trafficking in the region. He noted that this successful operation is part of broader efforts to enhance vigilance and action against such activities.
Given Agartala’s proximity to the Bangladesh border, incidents of illegal immigration and human trafficking have become a concern for authorities, prompting enhanced security measures. The GRP and RPF have intensified surveillance operations at key transport hubs to prevent such cases.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by Indian authorities in managing illegal crossings, particularly involving vulnerable groups such as Rohingya refugees displaced by conflict and persecution in Myanmar. The Rohingyas often use Bangladesh as a transit country to reach other destinations, including India, in search of better living conditions and safety.
Local authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening border controls and cracking down on illegal immigration routes to ensure security and compliance with immigration laws.
