Kollam (Kerala), Oct 19 (PTI) A Bangladeshi national has been arrested here for illegally staying in the country, police said on Sunday.

The accused identified as Parimal Das (21), illegally entered India through West Bengal.

During interrogation, it was revealed that the arrested obtained a fake Aadhaar card with the help of local agents using a false address.

The agent, who helped him obtain the fake Aadhaar card, was also named as accused in the case, they said.

A case has been registered against Das under relevant sections of the Foreigners Act and for forgery.

The accused, currently on remand, will be taken into police custody for further interrogation to collect more information related to illegal immigrants here, said Kollam ACP S Shareef.

A detailed investigation is underway

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