The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Thane police arrested six Bangladeshi women who were allegedly residing illegally in Bhiwandi without valid documentation.
The police stated that they raided Hanuman Tekadi in Bhiwandi on December 9. Following their arrest, the women were presented in court. Investigations revealed that they had fled Bangladesh for India due to poverty and unemployment in their home country.
Chetana Chaudhary, a senior police inspector with the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell, said, “On December 9, we received information about a few Bangladeshi women residing illegally in Bhiwandi. We formed a team and conducted a raid in the area. During the preliminary inquiry, we discovered that they lacked valid documents and were involved in prostitution.”
In recent years, Thane has seen a notable increase in illegal Bangladeshi migrants. In response, the police have launched a special campaign to identify and apprehend such individuals.
An FIR was registered against the women under provisions of the Foreign Nationals Act and the Indian Passport Act, the police confirmed.
