Security agencies have been placed on high alert following the apprehension of an alleged Bangladeshi national at Sahibganj railway station under the Malda railway division in Jharkhand. The individual in custody has been identified as Mohammad Suman Miyan. During the operation, security personnel recovered foreign identity documents, mobile phones, and cash from multiple nations, while three of his companions managed to slip away after spotting the patrolling team. Intelligence and railway security wings are now thoroughly verifying his documents and uncovering the route he used.
Mid-journey incident on Brahmaputra Mail triggers search
The sequence of events unfolded aboard train number 15657 Brahmaputra Mail, which was traveling from Delhi toward Guwahati. Mohammad Suman Miyan was sleeping on an upper berth in one of the compartments. As the train moved through the section between Mirzachouki and Sahibganj, a sudden jerk caused him to lose balance and begin falling toward the floor. On-duty railway security personnel patrolling the coach reacted quickly and caught him. However, during the interaction, his erratic and nervous behavior aroused immediate suspicion, prompting the personnel to conduct an on-the-spot search of his person and belongings.
Recovery of identification papers and multinational cash
The search resulted in the discovery of a Bangladeshi identity card in his possession. Officials also recovered phones from him, with initial checks noting two units and broader records stating three mobile phones were found. What raised major security alarms was the assortment of foreign paper currency found in his bag. Alongside Indian currency, officers found banknotes from Bangladesh, Nepal, and a 100-rupee denomination banknote issued by Pakistan. The presence of Pakistani currency immediately escalated the gravity of the situation, leading to coordination with specialized intelligence units.
Srinagar scrap work and unauthorized border entry
During initial interrogations, the detainee stated that he had been residing in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, where he worked in the scrap business alongside other associates. After finishing his stint there, he journeyed to Delhi and boarded the long-distance train bound for Guwahati. From Assam, he allegedly planned to cross the border back into Bangladesh. Mohammad Suman also admitted that his entry into India took place roughly three months ago, when he paid 10,000 rupees to an illegal border tout who facilitated his clandestine crossing through the international boundary.
Interrogation trail and manhunt for absconding partners
When security personnel initially intervened, three individuals traveling in the same group slipped out of the train compartment and vanished into the surroundings. Following the detention, Railway Protection Force personnel initially moved the accused to Barharwa for preliminary inquiries before transporting him back to Sahibganj for detailed custodial questioning. RPF Inspector Samiran Choudhary confirmed that an intensive investigation is underway, focusing on validating the authenticity of the recovered documents, mapping the exact purpose of the cross-country travel, and identifying the whereabouts of the three absconding accomplices.
