by Statesman News Service
A 28-year-old female agent, part of a larger syndicate, was arrested for forging Indian documents for Nepalese nationals and facilitating their illegal travel abroad. Her involvement in the syndicate came to light when two passengers, Dinesh and Shyam, arrived at IGI Airport in February, both holding Indian passports. Upon document verification, it was revealed that they were Nepalese nationals who had fraudulently obtained Indian passports.
A case was filed at the IGIA Police Station under various sections of the IPC, Public Premises Act, and Foreigners Act, prompting an investigation into the matter.
During the probe, the arrested agent revealed her motives, stating that she sought to go abroad for better income due to low wages in Nepal. With the help of a friend, she traveled to West Bengal, where she met Suban Subba, who promised to arrange her Indian documentation and overseas travel for a fee of Rs 10 lakh.
Subba, with the help of an accomplice, forged Aadhaar and Voter ID cards, and booked their travel tickets. However, the authorities at IGI Airport intercepted the individuals before they could board their flight.
Based on their testimonies, the police raided several locations in West Bengal, resulting in the arrests of Suban Subba and Anil, an associate of the syndicate. The alleged syndicate leader, Tabassum, was also apprehended in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
During intensive interrogation, Tabassum confessed her role in the operation, admitting that she had collaborated with agent Anil to exploit people seeking overseas opportunities. Tabassum also disclosed that she, Anil Lama, and Suban Subba had forged documents for Nepalese nationals attempting to travel to Cambodia, charging them Rs 10 lakh per person, of which Tabassum received Rs 3 lakh.
The investigation is still ongoing, and police are working to identify other members of the syndicate involved in the fraudulent operation.
