Maha: 40 Bangladeshi men arrested for illegal stay in Bhiwandi
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As many as 40 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the police for staying illegally in and around Bhiwandi city in Thane district of Maharashtra, an officer said on Tuesday.
DCP, Zone 2, Bhiwandi, Yogesh Chavan told reporters that the arrested men were working as labourers at various locations.
''They didn't possess any valid documents for staying in India,'' he said.
A case was registered under the Indian Passport Act and the Foreign Nationals Act.
The arrests were made after raids were conducted in various areas in and around the powerloom town, he said. While 20 Bangladeshis were arrested from Shanti Nagar area, 10 each were arrested from various areas under Bhiwandi town and Narpoli police station limits.
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