Ajmer. In a significant move to identify and remove illegal immigrants, the Ajmer district police have apprehended a five-member family of Bangladeshi origin. This operation, the 28th of its kind in the district, brings the total number of illegal Bangladeshi nationals detained to 66. The family, consisting of a 63-year-old man, his 55-year-old wife, and their three children, had been residing in the vicinity of the Dargah Sharif for over a decade.
The operation was executed by a joint team comprising the Special Task Force and the CID zone, acting under the directives of Rajasthan Police leadership. Authorities utilized a combination of intelligence gathering, informant networks, and technical surveillance to pinpoint the family's location. The search spanned several sensitive areas, including the Dargah Bazaar, Anderkot, and the surrounding hilly terrain of Taragarh, ensuring a thorough sweep of potential hideouts.
During initial questioning, the head of the family, identified as Majid Ali, confessed to entering India illegally in 2007. He stated that he and his wife crossed the border via the Hili border in West Bengal before traveling to Delhi. After spending two years as nomads in the national capital, the family relocated to Ajmer around 2009-10. Ali confirmed his origins in the Mohammadpur district of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and admitted to living in India without valid documentation.
The police have taken the family into custody at the Dargah police station for further interrogation. Officials are currently verifying the details provided by the family and investigating how they managed to settle in the area for such an extended period. The joint team involved in the operation included senior police officers and specialized personnel who have been instrumental in the ongoing campaign against illegal residency in the district.
This crackdown reflects a broader effort by the Rajasthan police to maintain security and enforce immigration laws. The authorities remain committed to identifying individuals residing in the country without proper authorization. Further legal proceedings against the family are expected as the investigation continues to unfold.