Kathmandu — Fifteen Bangladeshi citizens were found preparing to fly to Croatia from Tribhuvan International Airport, triggering an investigation by the Kathmandu District Police. The police detained the individuals and booked them for overstaying their visas. According to the investigation by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the individuals were found to have overstayed their visas by staying in hotels and claiming to have traveled to the United States and then Croatia.
The Ministry of Home Affairs reported that the 15 Bangladeshi citizens, aged between 20 and 44, were planning to fly to Croatia via Tribhuvan International Airport. They had initially traveled to India to obtain passports and had overstayed their 30-day visas in various Indian cities before proceeding to Croatia.
Details of the Arrested Individuals:
– Moklesur Rahman (40 years)
– Amirul Islam (20 years)
– Masud Sikri (25 years)
– Mousa Dhali (25 years)
– Mohammod Musaraf Husain (20 years)
– Sojib Mia (24 years)
– Mohammod Alamin (20 years)
– Mohammod Anwar Husain (44 years)
– Salam Mia (22 years)
– Saleh Ahmad Rizwan (21 years)
– Mohammod Abu Saleh (31 years)
– Mohammod Nour Alom (20 years)
– Mohammod Monir Husain (39 years)
– Mohammod Hafiz Uddin (27 years)
– Kamrul Hasan (21 years)
Investigation Details:
According to SP Kajikumar Acharya, the spokesperson of the Kathmandu District Police, the individuals were detained on charges of overstaying their visas. The Ministry of Home Affairs stated that the individuals had initially traveled to India to obtain passports and had overstayed their 30-day visas in various Indian cities before proceeding to Croatia.
Prem Prasad Dahal, the deputy director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, explained that the Ministry had received instructions to ensure that the process of obtaining visas was followed correctly. After obtaining passports in India, they overstayed their visas for 30 days in various Indian cities and then claimed to have traveled to the United States before arriving in Croatia, Dahal said. They were in hotels for a short period and then left, which is against the regulations.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the need for stricter visa regulations and better monitoring of foreign nationals in Nepal. The Ministry of Home Affairs is urging citizens to follow the correct procedures when traveling abroad and to avoid overstaying their visas. This case also raises questions about the role of passport agents and travel agencies in facilitating such activities.
References
- Ministry of Home Affairs, Nepal
- Kathmandu District Police, Nepal
This incident underscores the complexities and challenges faced by immigration authorities in ensuring compliance with visa regulations. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to legal procedures and the potential consequences of violating them.
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