25 Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in Tiruppur for Using Fake Documents to Stay in India
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, 25 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested near Palladam in Tiruppur district for residing in India using forged documents, including fake Aadhaar cards. The arrests were made during a surprise joint operation carried out on Wednesday night by a special team under the Tiruppur District Police Superintendent, Q Branch, and Palladam Police.
The Operation: How It Unfolded
Acting on a credible tip-off, the police conducted a late-night raid at RM Nagar in Kunnagalpalayam, an area known for its migrant workforce. The Bangladeshi nationals were found residing in row houses rented by a local woman named Poongodi, who regularly leases out rooms to workers employed in nearby textile and knitwear units.
Out of the 25 individuals detained:
20 had recently joined the textile export unit just five months ago.
The remaining five had reportedly been working in the area for the past three years.
Seizure of Fake Identity Documents
Police revealed that the arrested individuals had managed to obtain Aadhaar cards using fake documents. These forged IDs allowed them to move and work freely within the country—posing serious security and legal concerns.
“We seized bogus identity documents from them, including fake Aadhaar cards,” said a police official involved in the operation.
Following their arrest, they were booked under Sections 3(2)(c) and 14 of the Foreigners Act, which deals with illegal entry and residence in India by foreign nationals.
Legal Action and Detention
The arrested Bangladeshi nationals were handed over to the Palladam police and are set to be remanded to Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai, pending further investigation and legal proceedings.
This marks the second major arrest of Bangladeshi nationals in Tiruppur this year. With this incident, the total number of Bangladeshi citizens arrested in the Palladam area has risen to 61 in 2025 alone, highlighting an ongoing issue of illegal migration and forged documentation in the region.
Concerns Over Migrant Verification and Documentation
The incident once again underscores the need for:
Stricter tenant verification procedures
Enhanced coordination between landlords and law enforcement
Tighter scrutiny of identity proof submissions in sensitive zones like Tiruppur, which hosts a high number of migrant laborers
While the textile industry in Tiruppur depends heavily on migrant workers, the authorities emphasize that such dependence must not come at the cost of national security or legal compliance.
Final Thoughts
The arrests near Palladam signal a serious effort by Tamil Nadu police to curb illegal immigration and fraudulent documentation. As the textile hub of India, Tiruppur must strike a delicate balance between sustaining its booming industry and maintaining law and order.
This case also acts as a cautionary tale for employers and landlords who may unknowingly (or otherwise) engage undocumented foreign nationals—strict background checks and legal compliance are no longer optional but necessary.
