Bangladeshi woman, 2 kids arrested at Naihati’s Boro Maa temple

Shobha Mallik, a woman from Bangladesh, was arrested by Naihati police at the Boro Maa Temple in Naihati on charges of illegal entry into India. The incident occurred during the daily puja at the temple, which attracts hundreds of devotees. Police personnel had been deployed for security at the temple, and Mallik was detained for questioning amid the crowd. Following the questioning, it was revealed that she was an illegal immigrant from Bangladesh.

Mallik, who is originally from Barisal, Bangladesh, was found to have crossed the border into India without the necessary documentation. She was accompanied by her two children, a son and a daughter, who were also detained. The police have confirmed that the family’s presence in India is under investigation, with authorities examining how they managed to enter the country unlawfully.

A case has been filed under the Foreigners Act against Mallik and her children. They were subsequently sent to Barrackpore court for further legal proceedings. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of their border entry, with authorities focusing on border security and migration control. Police sources stated that Mallik’s arrest highlights the need for heightened vigilance at border areas and places of worship. The case is still under investigation, and further updates will be provided as the authorities continue to gather information.