Uttar Pradesh: FIR filed against Bangladeshi citizen Arf Badshi living illegally as Arup Bakshi in Lucknow; Indian passport and Aadhaar made using fake documents

Bangladeshi citizen accused of living in Lucknow for years using fake Indian identity documents
Arf Badshi (Image via X & Gemini)

A major case has emerged from Lucknow after police registered a case against a Bangladeshi citizen who had been living in India for years by using fake identity documents. The case was filed at Bakshi Ka Talab (BKT) police station on 16th May, based on inputs received from intelligence agencies and investigations carried out by the police.

Entered India in 2012, first stayed in Sitapur

Police investigation found that the accused, identified as Arup Bakshi alias Arf Badshi, is originally from Narail district of Bangladesh. Officials said he illegally entered India in 2012 and first settled in Udrauli village under the jurisdiction of Maholi Police Station, Sitapur district. Later, he shifted to Lucknow and started living in the BKT area.

From the year 2014 to 15, he used to live in an apartment that was rented by him at Maa Durgapuram Colony near Asti Railway Crossing. Police said he later strengthened his stay in the city and, in February 2019, purchased around 800 square feet of land in Mampur Bana village to make a permanent base.

Passport, Aadhaar, Voter ID and other documents obtained

Investigators said the accused managed to obtain several Indian documents, including an Aadhaar card, voter ID card, driving licence, bank passbook and even an Indian passport, which was issued in 2016. Police are now examining how these documents were prepared and who helped him secure them.

An internal 18-page report prepared by police reportedly found all the documents, including the passport, to be fraudulent. Based on this report, a case was registered under the relevant legal sections.

Clinic, temple setup and Hindu identity raised no suspicion

Police also found that Arup had been running “Bengali Chandasi Clinic” near Asti Railway Crossing in the BKT area. Locals said he regularly performed morning prayers, wore a tilak on his forehead, kept Hindu idols at home and inside the clinic, which helped him avoid suspicion. He was also reportedly involved in property dealings and had treated local residents.

The accused is currently absconding, and police teams are conducting raids to trace him. Investigators are also checking the role of local people, officials and personnel involved in document verification and passport clearance.

Written by OpIndia Staff
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