Visa Scam Unraveled: Bangladeshi Nationals Rescued from Illicit Confinement in Kolkata

Two Bangladeshi men were allegedly confined in a hotel in Kolkata under false visa facilitation pretenses. Police rescued them and arrested the accused. The victims, intending to travel to Turkey, were extorted for Rs 3 lakh. Authorities investigate the motive, examining potential financial disputes or collusion.

In a shocking turn of events, two Bangladeshi nationals were rescued from a Kolkata hotel after being allegedly confined under false pretenses of visa arrangement. The police, jumping into action, arrested the perpetrators, including a Bangladeshi confederate.

Rajib Laskar and Junaid Miya, the victims of this audacious scam, had entered India on valid visas with plans to proceed to Turkey. However, their aspirations turned into a nightmare when they were allegedly trapped by intermediaries exploiting their visa ambitions.

Authorities have detained Humayun Kabir and Achintya Kumar Pal, charging them with wrongful confinement and extortion. The local police continue to probe the layers of this case, looking into the passports used by the victims and dissecting the motives behind this illicit operation.

(With inputs from agencies.)