Guwahati, 11th September: In a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, authorities in Hailakandi, Assam, have arrested Md. Shyam Uddin, a Bangladeshi national who had been living illegally in India for 12 years. Uddin was apprehended on September 11 from Dhanipur village under Lala Police Station.
According to reports, Uddin had been residing at the home of Taj Uddin Chowdhury in Dhanipur village. Chowdhury had sheltered Uddin for over a decade, presenting him as his own son.
Local police took action after receiving information about Uddin’s prolonged illegal stay. Both Uddin and Chowdhury were detained last night. The police are currently interrogating them to understand how Uddin managed to remain undetected for such an extended period.
The authorities are now focusing on investigating the case further and taking appropriate legal action against Uddin for violating immigration laws. This arrest underscores the ongoing challenges and efforts by local officials to combat illegal immigration in the region.
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