Thane: Two Bangladeshi Women Held for Staying Illegal

Thane, Maharashtra (March 8, 2025): Police have arrested two Bangladeshi women in Maharashtra’s Thane district for allegedly staying in the country without valid documents. Authorities have also arrested two men who rented them a flat.

The women, identified as Farzana Shiragul Shaikh, 36, and Bithi alias Priya Noorislam Akhtar, 24, were caught during a raid at a housing complex in Ambernath’s Adavli-Dhokli area on Thursday. Police said they failed to provide documents proving legal entry and stay in India.

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Officers also arrested Tahir Munir Ahmed Khan, 35, and Ganesh Chandra Das, 37, for renting the flat to them. A case has been registered under the Passports (Entry into India) Act and the Foreigners Act. The investigation is ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies)