In a significant case with potential national security implications, Bhopal Police have detained a Bangladeshi national who allegedly lived under a false identity for nearly a decade. The man, identified as Abdul Kalam, had assumed the name “Neha” and posed as a transgender person while residing in the Budhwara area of the Madhya Pradesh capital.
According to the police, Kalam entered India illegally at the age of 10 and spent nearly two decades in Mumbai before shifting to Bhopal. He integrated himself into the local hijra (transgender) community and allegedly obtained critical Indian documents—including an Aadhaar card, ration card, and even a passport—using forged credentials facilitated by local agents.
Forged Passport, Foreign Travel Under Scrutiny
Investigations have revealed that Abdul Kalam used the fake identity to travel abroad, raising serious concerns over how he managed to obtain an Indian passport. His gender is currently being medically verified as part of the investigation to determine whether he is biologically transgender or used the identity as a cover to avoid detection.
Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shalini Dixit said, “He has been living in Bhopal for the last 8-10 years. Before that, he was in Maharashtra. We received a tip-off through an informer and initiated the identification process. He has also travelled to Bangladesh in the meantime, and we are awaiting reports from concerned departments.”
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Authorities believe Kalam may have been involved in transgender activities in Maharashtra as well, prompting investigators to probe a possible link to a wider immigration and identity fraud network.
Two Local Aides Questioned, Central Agencies Involved
Two local youths who allegedly helped Kalam procure the fake documents are currently being interrogated. Police are scanning call records and chat history from Abdul’s mobile phone to identify further leads. Investigators suspect that this could be part of a broader, organised network facilitating illegal immigration and identity forgery in India.
The case has raised alarm within law enforcement agencies for exposing vulnerabilities in document verification and surveillance systems. Kalam has been detained for 30 days under the Foreigners Act, and authorities have initiated deportation procedures. However, officials have clarified that deportation will be carried out only after a thorough investigation into the suspect’s activities and possible accomplices—both within and outside India.
