In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, the West Bengal Police have arrested seven individuals involved in a fake passport racket. The accused were operating a sophisticated operation that manufactured and sold fraudulent passports to individuals seeking to bypass legal immigration procedures. The authorities seized multiple fake documents, along with equipment used in the counterfeit process.
The arrest comes as part of an ongoing investigation into organized crime syndicates that target people seeking unlawful entry into foreign countries. Authorities believe this racket was responsible for creating hundreds of fraudulent passports, leading to potential national security risks.
In light of the arrest, West Bengal Police officials are calling for an urgent overhaul of the passport verification system. They suggest implementing more stringent checks and using advanced technologies to detect and prevent such activities in the future. The police are working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs to strengthen the country’s passport security.
