Breaking News: Police Arrest Bangladeshi National at Lucknow Airport for Using Fake Documents

A Bangladeshi national was arrested at Lucknow Airport on August 9, 2024, at Terminal 3's immigration counter. The suspect was caught with forged documents, including a fake passport in the name of Ashish Rai, which he used to attempt travel from Lucknow to Bangkok. During interrogation, he revealed his true identity as Shimul Barua from Bangladesh. The suspect had previously obtained Indian identification documents, including an Aadhaar card, using counterfeit means while residing in West Bengal. The immigration officers discovered the fraud during routine checks and handed Barua over to the Sarojini Nagar police, who have registered a case and are investigating further. This arrest comes amidst ongoing protests in Bangladesh against alleged atrocities against Hindus, which have fueled anger and calls for intervention from Hindu nationalist groups in India. The case highlights the ongoing issues with document fraud and international travel security.