Army Apprehends Bangladeshi National Working as Labourer in Military Station Near Siliguri

PTI, KOLKATA, NOV 7, 2025 :  The Indian Army apprehended a Bangladeshi national who was working as a civilian labourer at its Bengdubi military station near Siliguri in North Bengal, and was found to be in possession of Aadhaar, PAN, and voter ID cards, an official said on Friday.

During a re-verification drive of all civil personnel at the military station, situated close to the strategically sensitive 'Chicken's Neck', a man working there as a labourer was found suspicious. Upon further investigation and search, it was discovered that he was in possession of a Bangladeshi nationality identity card.

"He was also in possession of an Aadhaar card, a PAN card, and a voter ID card," the Defence official said in a statement. The individual was handed over to the police on Wednesday for further investigation, the official added.

The official further stated that military intelligence agencies and troops on the ground are alert to identify any potential threats to the security of military stations, asserting that this "proactive drive" will continue at varied intervals.

"The incident highlights the fact that a large number of Bangladeshi nationals are in possession of Indian nationality documents made fraudulently and are using them extensively to gain employment within the country," the official said in the statement.