3 Bangladeshi Nationals Held by RPF on Train in Kanpur; Multi-Agency Probe On

The RPF arrested three Bangladeshi nationals from a train in Kanpur. The men, all under 30, were travelling to Delhi from Assam. Multiple intelligence agencies, including the IB and ATS, have started an investigation into the matter.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested three Bangladeshi nationals from the Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express in Kanpur, officials said on Thursday.

Multi-Agency Probe Initiated

Speaking to ANI, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of RPF Vivek Verma said that multiple central and state intelligence agencies were immediately informed following the arrests. "We immediately informed the Intelligence Bureau (IB) about this. In addition, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Army Intelligence and the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) have conducted inquiries and investigations into the matter," Verma said.

Preliminary Investigation Details

According to the RPF, all three arrested individuals are below 30 years of age. During preliminary questioning, they stated that they had entered India from Bangladesh, reached Assam, and were travelling to Delhi by the Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Express.

Further investigation is underway, with security agencies verifying their identities, travel documents, and the purpose of their journey, officials added.

(ANI)

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