A group of 10 Indian nationals, including three women, were arrested in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday for allegedly obtaining Nepali citizenship cards illegally by producing fake documents. The group was apprehended by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office team from various parts of the city.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravindra Regmi, all 10 individuals hail from the state of Bihar in India. The identities of those arrested were revealed by the Kathmandu Valley Police Office during a press conference held on Sunday.
The arrest of the 10 individuals has sparked concerns over the rising number of illegal immigrants in Nepal, with authorities suspecting that there may be many more cases of illegal acquisition of Nepali citizenship cards by foreigners.
Nepal has been grappling with the issue of illegal immigration for several years, with many individuals from neighboring countries like India and Bangladesh entering the country illegally and acquiring Nepali citizenship cards by producing fake documents. The government has been working to crack down on the issue by tightening border controls and stepping up efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants.
Illegal immigration has become a major concern for Nepal due to the potential security implications it poses. The country shares a long and porous border with India, which has made it vulnerable to infiltration by various terrorist groups and criminal networks. The presence of illegal immigrants also puts a strain on the country’s resources and creates social tensions.
The Nepali government has urged neighboring countries to cooperate in addressing the issue of illegal immigration, but progress has been slow. The arrest of the 10 individuals is likely to further strain relations between Nepal and India, which have been marred by a series of disputes in recent years.
The Indian government has yet to comment on the matter, but the incident is likely to raise concerns over the security implications of illegal immigration and the need for greater cooperation between the two countries in addressing the issue.
The Nepali government has vowed to continue its efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants, but the task remains daunting. The country’s porous borders and lack of resources have made it difficult to effectively address the issue, and the problem is likely to persist for years to come.
