GUWAHATI, Assam – In a significant boost to regional security, the Guwahati Police have apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and a local facilitator following a targeted operation in the city. The arrests, made on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, have exposed a sophisticated network dedicated to illegal entry and the procurement of fraudulent Indian identification documents.

The operation began after intelligence units flagged suspicious movements near the Guwahati Railway Station. Acting on a precise tip-off, a tactical team intercepted four individuals who were unable to produce valid travel permits or proof of legal residency.

Upon further interrogation, the detainees were identified as citizens of Bangladesh who had recently crossed the international border through porous sections of the frontier.

The breakthrough in the case came with the subsequent arrest of a local middleman, identified as Moinul Haque. Authorities allege that Haque acted as the primary facilitator for the group, providing them with logistics and shelter upon their arrival in Assam.

More critically, investigators recovered a cache of forged documents, including fake Aadhaar cards and birth certificates, which were intended to help the nationals blend into the local population. Haque is suspected of being part of a larger syndicate specializing in "document laundering" for illegal immigrants.

A senior official with the Guwahati Police Department confirmed that the suspects are being held under the Foreigners Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for forgery and criminal conspiracy.

"This is not just a case of illegal crossing; it is a case of identity fraud that poses a serious risk to national security," the official stated. "We are currently investigating the source of these forged documents to dismantle the entire supply chain."

Following the incident, security has been tightened at transit hubs across Guwahati, including bus terminals and railway stations. The Border Security Force (BSF) has also been alerted to coordinate with local police to identify the specific breach points along the border.

The five suspects have been remanded to police custody for further questioning as the investigation expands to identify other local collaborators involved in the racket.