Is Tirupur a haven for illegal immigrants from Bangladesh?

Coimbatore | Thursday | 13th December, 2018

Summary:

As per my knowledge, no one including the illegal immigrants have involved in any other illegal activities,” said Mohammed Ashraful Khaleel, a legal immigrant, who resided at Lalitha compound in Sevanthampalayam.So far, the police have not found any criminal activities among the illegal immigrants. Tirupur has turned out to be a haven for illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. It is important that the message about apprehensions including legal consequences awaited for illegal immigrants should reach masses in Bangladesh. The illegal immigrants bribe border securities forces and forest officials to cross the border.A police officer, who has worked near Indo-Bangladesh border, said, “It is not easy to control the illegal entry from Bangladesh due to natural barriers. He was running a grocery shop in Sevanthampalayam.Police said, “Once Bangladeshi illegal immigrants cross the border, Babul would help them to reach Tirupur, and get jobs in the knitwear units here..