Ahmedabad Crime Branch has arrested three Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in Gujarat during the ongoing Data Hunt 2.0 operation. Preliminary investigations revealed that some of the accused had managed to obtain Aadhaar cards through fraudulent means and were using these documents as proof of identity.
Investigators found that the forged Aadhaar cards were also used to execute rental agreements for residential properties. Such agreements typically require the submission of identity documents and are followed by a police verification process conducted through the jurisdictional police station.
The case has now raised serious questions about the effectiveness of the tenant verification mechanism. If the accused had submitted forged documents and their details were sent for police verification, how did their illegal status go undetected at that stage?
The arrests come amid a wider crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants across Gujarat. While authorities have intensified enforcement through operations such as Data Hunt 2.0, the latest case has highlighted possible gaps in document scrutiny and verification procedures.
Crime Branch officials are now examining the network that allegedly helped the accused obtain forged identity documents and whether any lapses occurred during the verification process. Further investigation is underway to determine if more individuals are involved in facilitating illegal residence through fraudulent documentation.
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