Archive · 29 May 2025
High Court Orders Drone Report in Alleged Bangladeshi Passport Case
Imagine someone in India is suspected of using a fake passport from Bangladesh.
The High Court is now looking into this.
The court told the police to watch carefully and submit a report about drones flying near the person's house.
The person, who built a house in India, is accused of having a Bangladeshi passport.
Police have filed a report.
The court is trying to figure out the person's real identity.
The court hearing is set for June 23.
Calcutta High Court directed increased vigilance and a drone report.
The case involves Rashidul Islam, allegedly holding a Bangladeshi passport.
Islam reportedly installed numerous CCTV cameras at his house in Maheshtala.
An FIR was registered against Islam, with police seeking identity verification from the Bangladesh deputy high commission.
The court scheduled the next hearing for June 23.
- Who
- Rashidul Islam and the Calcutta High Court.
- What
- The court ordered increased vigilance and a drone report regarding an individual with an alleged Bangladeshi passport.
- When
- The court order was given on Wednesday; the next hearing is scheduled for June 23.
- Where
- Maheshtala, Kolkata.
- Why
- To investigate allegations of passport fraud and potential national security concerns.
Petitioner's View
State Counsel's View
Nationality
Petitioner's View
The petitioner denies being a Bangladeshi and welcomes investigation.
State Counsel's View
Both the accused and the petitioner are Bangladeshi.
- Location
- Maheshtala, Kolkata
- Accused
- Rashidul Islam
- Allegation
- Bangladeshi Passport
- Related Action
- CCTV Cameras
- Next Hearing
- June 23