Mumbai: On September 1, 2023, the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) made a significant arrest in Nagpur, apprehending a Bangladeshi individual who had been living in India unlawfully for more than a decade. Initially posing as a Buddhist monk and later as a gym trainer, the suspect, Palash Bipan Baruva, was also found to be involved in an illegal operation aimed at assisting fellow Bangladeshis in fraudulently obtaining Indian passports.
Baruva, a 40-year-old, came under the ATS's radar and was subsequently arrested. Investigations uncovered that he had entered India clandestinely, initially assuming the identity of a Buddhist monk, before transitioning to his role as a gym trainer in Nagpur. He had been residing near the Pivali River in the Teka area of north Nagpur. An official from the Kapil Nagar police station stated, "Baruva's illicit activities came to light when two Bangladeshi nationals, Maitri Baruva and Ankon Baruva, were apprehended at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad while attempting to board flights to foreign countries using Indian passports."
Upon questioning these individuals, it was revealed that they had acquired their passports through fraudulent means, relying on counterfeit identity documents provided by Baruva. Subsequently, the Nagpur ATS unit launched a month-long operation, during which they closely monitored Baruva's activities. The official explained, "The accused initially entered India through the guise of a Buddhist monk before 2010. He managed to evade law enforcement agencies for approximately four years by residing in various Buddha Viharas in the city." Baruva seamlessly integrated into a conventional lifestyle, assuming the role of a gym trainer. He even entered into a romantic relationship and traveled to Thailand.
The officer continued, "Investigations unveiled that Baruva's intricate network was actively involved in facilitating the issuance of Indian passports to Bangladeshi nationals. He maintained connections with associates in Bangladesh, facilitating numerous illegal border crossings into Nagpur over the past decade." Following his arrest, Baruva faces legal action with charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 420 (cheating), 463, 467, and 468, all related to forgery. Investigations into this matter are currently ongoing.
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