Two Rohingyas arrested near Nadia’s Krishnanagar, found close to recovered bunkers

Two Rohingya men were arrested in the Krishnanagar area of Nadia district, West Bengal, following their suspicious presence near the India-Bangladesh border. This comes after the Border Security Force (BSF) recovered four bunkers, located just 50 meters from Majdia Sudhir Ranjan Lahiri College. The bunkers, equipped with tin roofs, showed signs of human habitation, leading authorities to raise concerns about their use by individuals crossing the border illegally.

The arrested men, Md. Yadav and Mohammad Noor, both originally from Myanmar, were residing in a refugee camp in Bangladesh. Police sources indicated that they had illegally entered India approximately a year ago. After spending some time in Hyderabad for work, they had planned to flee back to Bangladesh. Their movements in the Bhajanghat area, which were noted by local residents, raised suspicions, prompting them to inform the police.

Upon questioning, it was revealed that the two men did not possess any valid documents, and authorities were unable to verify their identity. The residents of the area, concerned about the unfamiliar individuals, notified the Krishnanagar police. The police, upon reaching the location, detained the men and subsequently arrested them due to the lack of legal papers.

This arrest follows the discovery of the bunkers and has raised alarms regarding illegal migration and cross-border activities in the region. The BSF's recovery of the bunkers, which had signs of human habitation, has added to the concerns about potential shelters used by infiltrators. The arrested individuals are set to be presented in court, and further investigations are underway to understand the scope of such illegal activities along the India-Bangladesh border. The Krishnanagar police have confirmed that the case is under investigation, with a focus on identifying any broader networks involved in facilitating illegal border crossings.