Five Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were arrested at New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station in West Bengal while reportedly travelling towards Hyderabad, according to a report published on October 21, 2026.
The arrests took place on Monday when the Down Vivek Express arrived at platform number 6 of NJP station. A joint operation by the NJP Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Siliguri GRP Special Operations Group (SOG) led to the detention of the five passengers for questioning.
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Five Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were arrested at NJP railway station.
The group was reportedly travelling towards Hyderabad.
Police sources said they allegedly entered India through Tripura without valid travel documents.
Railway police are investigating the possible involvement of intermediaries.
A detention-camp transfer was reportedly arranged.
According to railway police sources, the group allegedly entered India through Tripura and travelled on multiple trains before reaching NJP. During preliminary questioning, they reportedly admitted to entering India without valid passports and visas.
Following the questioning, arrangements were made to send the five individuals to a detention camp. However, independent confirmation of the completed transfer was not available in the published report.
Railway police are investigating whether intermediaries or an organised network helped facilitate the group's alleged border crossing and onward journey towards Hyderabad. The investigation is ongoing.
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The case concerns alleged unauthorised cross-border entry and the investigation of possible networks facilitating travel within India.
