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Immigration Authorities Detain Two Foreign Nationals in Mumbai for Passport-related Offenses

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Immigration authorities at Mumbai's airport took swift action on September 11, detaining two foreign nationals, Niranjan Nath and Krishna Tamang, for obtaining Indian passports through false means. In separate incidents, Niranjan Nath, a 67-year-old Bangladeshi national, and Krishna Tamang, a 29-year-old Nepali national, were handed over to the Sahar police after the authorities discovered their use of fake identities and passports to travel internationally. The cases highlight the vigilance of immigration authorities in detecting and preventing passport-related offenses.

Key Takeaways:

  • Niranjan Nath, a 67-year-old Bangladeshi national, obtained Indian passports from the Kolkata Passport Office in 2010 and 2020 using a fake name and false information.
  • Nath traveled from Mumbai to Muscat on May 14, 2025, and returned to Mumbai on September 11, 2025, using the fake passport.
  • Krishna Tamang, a 29-year-old Nepali national, obtained an Indian passport from the Kolkata Passport Office by submitting false information and was arrested on September 10 while attempting to travel from Mumbai to Dubai.
  • The Sahar police report that Tamang will face similar legal action for his passport-related offense.
  • Both foreign nationals were handed over to the Sahar police on September 11 for further investigation and action.
  • The incident highlights the efficacy of immigration authorities in detecting and preventing passport-related crimes.
  • The investigation revealed that Nath used the fake passport to travel internationally, compromising national security and immigration laws.

Statistics:

  • Two foreign nationals, Niranjan Nath and Krishna Tamang, were detained by immigration authorities at Mumbai airport for passport-related offenses.
  • Nath, a Bangladeshi national, obtained two Indian passports from the Kolkata Passport Office in 2010 and 2020 using false information.
  • Tamang, a Nepali national, also obtained an Indian passport from the Kolkata Passport Office by submitting false information.
  • The Sahar police report that both individuals will face legal action for their passport-related offenses.
  • September 11 marked the day of the detentions and handovers to the Sahar police.

Sources:

  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., distributed by Contify.com

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