Dehradun authorities have apprehended a Bangladeshi woman residing illegally in India, reportedly using fabricated documents and a Hindu alias. The arrest occurred as part of ‘Operation Kalnemi,’ a police initiative targeting individuals with false identities.
The woman, identified as Babli Begum, 28, was found living in the Patel Nagar area under the assumed name Bhoomi Sharma. Investigations revealed she entered India illegally during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. After moving between various locations, she settled in Dehradun in 2021 and married a local man in 2022, subsequently acquiring forged Indian identification.
Authorities seized numerous counterfeit documents from her possession, including an Aadhaar card, Ayushman card, ration card, and voter ID, all issued under the name Bhoomi Sharma. A Bangladeshi identity card bearing her real name, Babli Begum, was also recovered. She faces charges for illegal residency and document fraud and has been taken into custody.
Police are actively investigating to identify and prosecute anyone who aided in the creation of these fake documents. Their commitment is to take strict action against all involved parties. This operation has led to the apprehension of 17 Bangladeshi nationals in Dehradun so far, with eight jailed for using fake documents and nine already deported.