Archive · 23 May 2025
Kolkata Police Arrest Man, Seize Drone; Fake Passport Found
Police in Kolkata arrested a man from Bangladesh for having an illegal drone.
He was found to be using a fake passport.
Police are also looking into his wife's passport and a potential fraud case.
The man's wife claims police pressured her to pay money during the investigation.
The court is aware of the case but will not interfere with the investigation for now.
They are monitoring the situation closely.
A Bangladeshi national was arrested in Kolkata for possessing an illegal drone.
Police discovered a forged passport during the investigation.
The arrest was made in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office.
The man, an exporter, could not explain the drone's possession.
The High Court is hearing a related case filed by the man's wife.
- Who
- Imran Ahmed, a Bangladeshi national
- What
- Arrest of a Bangladeshi national for possessing an illegal drone and a fake passport.
- When
- Thursday (arrest)
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- Due to possession of an illegal drone and a forged passport
Accused and Wife
Police
Investigation tactics
Accused and Wife
The IO acted beyond his jurisdiction and tried to recover money and exerted pressure.
Police
The police started the investigation with a fraud probe which took a serious turn after the fake passport was found. The police are continuing their investigation.
- Location
- Kolkata
- Nationality of Arrested
- Bangladeshi national
- Origin of Arrested
- Tangail region of Bangladesh
- Arrested's Profession
- Exporter
- Seized Item
- Chinese-manufactured drone