Mumbai Police Nab Bangladeshi Nationals Living Illegally

Three Bangladeshi nationals and two children were arrested by the Mumbai Police for residing illegally in Mumbai and Thane. The Anti-Terrorism Cell seized Salim Balai Molla, leading to the capture of the Sheikh family. They have resided for over two decades and worked as laborers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Mumbai | Updated: 24-09-2025 20:04 IST | Created: 24-09-2025 20:04 IST
Mumbai Police Nab Bangladeshi Nationals Living Illegally
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The Mumbai Police have taken action against illegal residents, arresting three Bangladeshi nationals and detaining two children living unlawfully in Mumbai and Thane.

According to an official statement, the arrests were made by the Anti-Terrorism Cell of suburban Jogeshwari police following a tip-off. The operation initially led to the capture of Salim Balai Molla, 38, in Dahisar. His questioning led police to Nannu Alek Sheikh, 32, and his wife, Rukhsana Nannu Sheikh, 30, residing on Meera Road in Thane district.

The couple's two young children, aged nine and five, were also living with them. All adults had been residing and laboring illegally in the region for over two decades. The case is currently under further investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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