Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Bangladeshi Criminal Apprehended After Three Decades in Bengal
A man from Bangladesh, who was wanted for crimes, was caught in West Bengal after living there for 30 years disguised as a monk.
He ran away from Bangladesh to avoid getting in trouble with the law.
Police found him after someone told them where he was.
Some people in a political party are saying that the government is letting criminals like him stay in West Bengal.
A Bangladeshi criminal was arrested in West Bengal after hiding for 30 years.
The man, also known as Hashem Ali Mallik, was wanted in Bangladesh for criminal cases.
He was arrested in the Tehatta area following a tip-off to the STF and local police.
Mallik admitted he crossed the border to avoid legal issues.
The BJP criticized the government, alleging Bengal is a safe haven for terrorists.
- Who
- Mohammed Hashem Mallik and the West Bengal Special Task Force (STF) and local police.
- What
- A Bangladeshi criminal was arrested.
- When
- Saturday night.
- Where
- Tehatta area, West Bengal.
- Why
- Mallik was wanted for crimes in Bangladesh.
BJP's Viewpoint
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Political Allegations
BJP's Viewpoint
Bengal is a safe haven for terrorists and the government is shielding its vote bank by letting them stay.
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- Arrested Person's Name
- Mohammed Hashem Mallik
- Alias
- Hashem Ali Mallik
- Location of Arrest
- Tehatta area, West Bengal
- Length of Stay
- 30 years
- Current Status
- In police custody for three days
Sources
Two Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Darjeeling for illegal entry from Nepal - Telegraph India
Assam: Three Bangladeshis trying to enter India pushed back
Bangladeshi criminal hiding under guise of ‘sadhu’ in Bengal held
Bangladeshi criminal hiding under guise of 'sadhu' in Bengal held
Man held with Bangladeshi currency near border in West Bengal