Ranchi: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested three individuals, including two Bangladeshi nationals, in a money laundering case related to illegal infiltration and trafficking in Jharkhand. Rony Mondal and Sameer Chowdhary, both Bangladeshi nationals, along with Indian national Pintu Haldar, were arrested for facilitating human trafficking. The arrests followed searches at 17 locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal, where authorities seized fake Aadhaar cards, forged passports, illegal arms, and documents linked to illicit activities.
The ED’s action is part of an investigation launched in September after a Bangladeshi woman filed a complaint about trafficking and infiltration. The case has fueled political tensions, with the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) accusing the BJP of politicizing the issue, while BJP leaders claim the state government is aiding infiltration.
The ED’s investigation has also prompted political fallout, with accusations from BJP leaders about demographic changes in tribal areas due to infiltration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to tackle infiltration if the BJP comes to power in Jharkhand.
Meanwhile, Jharkhand’s police have been investigating multiple trafficking incidents involving Bangladeshi women who were allegedly lured to India for jobs but ended up being trafficked for prostitution. The case has drawn significant political attention amid ongoing assembly elections.
