Bangladeshi man with suspected terror links arrested in Murshidabad

A chilling discovery was made in Murshidabad’s Raninagar area as police arrested a man walking suspiciously on the streets late at night. The man, later identified as Raju Sheikh, aged 42, was found to be a Bangladeshi national who allegedly entered India without valid documentation. His arrest has raised significant concerns over cross-border infiltration and illegal immigration, particularly after a series of investigations by national agencies.

On the night of the arrest, the person’s movements had drawn the attention of local police. As officers approached him, it was revealed that he had no valid documents, and upon further interrogation, it was confirmed that he was a Bangladeshi national. The authorities have yet to determine how he managed to enter India illegally, adding to the mystery and concern surrounding the case.

This incident in Raninagar comes just days after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted searches in various parts of West Bengal as part of an ongoing probe into illegal Bangladeshi infiltration. According to NIA sources, the investigation began in 2023 when the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Ahmedabad arrested six individuals, all of whom were Bangladeshi nationals. The accused were allegedly involved in a network that forged Indian documents, which they used to illegally establish a presence in India.

Following the interrogation of these individuals, authorities uncovered shocking details. Many of them, either with or without a Bangladeshi passport, had crossed into India, often with the support of radical organizations. This revelation has raised alarm bells for law enforcement agencies, as it suggests that illegal immigration from Bangladesh could be tied to more complex and potentially dangerous networks.

The arrest of Raju Sheikh in Murshidabad has amplified these concerns, especially since he was caught in the same region where the NIA had recently carried out extensive searches. Police sources indicate that Raju Sheikh hails from Kustia, Bangladesh, though his method of entry remains unclear. The lack of documentation and the rising incidents of radical links among infiltrators have intensified worries regarding national security.