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7 Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested: Jalpaiguri police detained seven Bangladeshi Hindus for illegally entering India to escape religious persecution.

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Entry via Porous Border: Four infiltrated through Haldibari (Cooch Behar), while three were already residing in Fulbari near Siliguri.

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Paid Touts for Entry: Each paid Rs. 19,000 to touts for assistance in crossing the border.

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Arrest at Check Post: Caught at Panda Para check post while attempting to travel to Fulbari.

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From Dinajpur, Bangladesh: All arrested individuals hail from Dinajpur district in Bangladesh.

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Religious Persecution Claims: Victims cited increasing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh as their reason for fleeing.

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Court Orders Custody: Sent to four days of police custody by Jalpaiguri court for further investigation.

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Minor Among Arrested: One of the detainees is a minor boy, highlighting the severity of the situation.

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Police Vigilance: Jalpaiguri police acted on a tip-off, showcasing heightened border surveillance.

Ongoing Infiltration Issue: The arrests reflect a growing trend of Bangladeshi nationals crossing into India due to instability.