23 Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested at Agartala Railway Station

Agartala: As many as 23 Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested at the Agartala Railway Station, including an individual identified as a tout. All 23 individuals hail from Chapai Nawabganj district in Bangladesh, officials said. 

The arrested individuals were identified as Ram Saha (24), Md Asmaul Hoque (20), Jakir Hossain (40), Md Sahin Ali (26), Ibrahim Khalil (23), Sahin Alam (28), Nayan Ali (19), Md Ilahi Hossain (21), Md Taib Hossain (19), Md Dalim alias Iman (19), Md Abdul Ajij, Md Saiful Islam (25), Sahabuddin Shek (33), Md Shahidul Islam (20), Md Suman (26), Md Amirul Islam (24), Hajikul Babu (26), Ramjan Shek (19), Md Mijanur (24), Ali Akbar (36), Sakil Shek (19) and Md Rehan Sk (19).

According to the Government Railway Police, Md Selim Reja (27) was identified as the tout in the case.The arrested individuals are currently under investigation to determine the nature of their activities and their purpose for being in the area.

The officials further stated that they are working to uncover any broader connections or networks involved in the incident. 

Earlier, Four Bangladeshi women were arrested at the Agartala railway station for allegedly illegally crossing the Indo-Bangla international border. An Indian tout was also arrested for helping the accused, the Government Railway Police (GRP) said.

(With inputs from ANI)