Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. A court in Ballia has sentenced Bangladeshi national Abdul Amin to three years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty in a case involving a forged Indian passport, illegal land registration and use of fake identity documents. Special Judge Ramkripal also imposed a fine of ₹10,000 on the convict.
Fake Identity Documents Used
According to the investigation, Abdul Amin was linked to a Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. Authorities alleged that he illegally entered India and obtained forged Indian passport and identity documents to conceal his real identity.
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Using the false identity, he allegedly carried out administrative and legal transactions in India. Investigators said the forged documents were used to create an Indian identity and access official systems.
Land Registration and Foreign Travel Under Probe
Court records showed that the accused used fake documents to illegally register land in West Bengal. Investigating agencies said the land transaction was carried out using falsified identity details and manipulated paperwork, resulting in incorrect entries in official records.
The probe also found that Abdul Amin used the forged Indian passport for international travel. Authorities said he travelled to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on the fake travel document, raising concerns over cross-border movement using false identity records.
ATS Complaint Led to Investigation
The case was initiated after a complaint by the Anti-Terrorism Squad, Varanasi unit. During scrutiny, officials found discrepancies in the documents used by the accused and traced multiple layers of alleged forgery and manipulation.
After examining the evidence, the special court found Abdul Amin guilty under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Act. Authorities are also investigating whether others helped him obtain forged documents or carry out illegal registration activities.
The verdict has renewed concerns over weaknesses in document verification systems, particularly in passport issuance and land registration. Officials said stronger verification and inter-agency coordination are necessary to prevent similar cases involving fake identities and misuse of official records.
