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Assam Police Arrest 17 Bangladeshi Nationals in Guwahati Operations

Assam Police arrested Bangladeshi nationals in two operations in Guwahati.

Five people were found on a train near Paltan Bazar railway station.

Police said they had entered India through Meghalaya and stayed at a hotel.

Four people were named in a case over alleged help with their stay and travel.

In a separate raid, police arrested 13 more people at another hotel.

Police said the 13 had lived in Srinagar for 10 to 15 years and were looking for help to return to Bangladesh.

Authorities said they were starting a process to expel them from Assam.

Police are still investigating whether others helped the group.

Key facts

Arrests reported: At least 17, according to the report; the two described groups total 18 (five plus 13).
First operation: Five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested on Tuesday in a train’s general coach near Paltan Bazar railway station.
Route reported: Police said the five had entered India through Dawki in Meghalaya.
Second operation: Thirteen more Bangladeshi nationals were arrested at a Guwahati hotel on Wednesday.
Reported stay: Police said the 13 had been staying in Srinagar for 10 to 15 years before returning to Guwahati.
Expulsion process: Police said proceedings under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act were underway.
Investigation: Police said they were investigating an alleged network involved in facilitating the group’s stay and movement.

NDTV · 4 hrs ago