Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Three Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Pune Over Illegal Stay
Three people from Bangladesh were detained in Pune, India.
Police and Military Intelligence worked together in the operation.
Officials said the operation happened on Thursday afternoon.
The three people were identified as Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan.
Authorities said initial checks suggested they did not have valid documents to enter India.
They are being held while officials complete the required legal process.
The process may lead to their deportation to Bangladesh.
Agencies are also watching for possible networks that help people enter or stay without permission.
Pune Police’s Special Branch and Military Intelligence detained three Bangladeshi nationals in Pune.
The joint operation took place around 3 p.m. on Thursday following intelligence inputs.
Officials identified the detainees as Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan.
Preliminary checks indicated they had allegedly entered India without valid documents.
They remain in custody while authorities complete legal formalities for deportation to Bangladesh.
- Who
- Pune Police’s Special Branch and Military Intelligence detained Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan, who officials identified as Bangladeshi nationals.
- What
- The three were detained over alleged illegal residence and entry into India without valid documents.
- When
- The operation took place around 3 p.m. on Thursday; officials disclosed the detention on Friday.
- Where
- Pune, India.
- Why
- Authorities said intelligence inputs indicated the three were allegedly staying in Pune without valid documents and had entered India without authorization.
- Detainees
- Sonia Akther, Motiar Gaji and Sonia Moti Pan
- Nationality
- Bangladeshi, according to officials
- Location
- Pune, India
- Operation time
- Around 3 p.m. on Thursday
- Agencies involved
- Special Branch of Pune Police and Military Intelligence
- Current status
- In custody pending legal formalities
- Planned action
- Authorities are processing their deportation to Bangladesh