Indian police have arrested a Bangladeshi national, Abdul Kalam, who had been living in the country for several years under the identity of Neha. The Narendra Modi government of India has launched an investigation over the transgender allegedly endangering national security.
According to Indian media, Abdul Kalam came to India from Bangladesh at the age of 10 and lived in Mumbai for almost 20 years before moving to Bhopal. There, he registered his identity as a transgender woman and began living under the name Neha. He also became part of the local transgender (khawaja sira) community.
Abdul Kalam obtained all legal documents as an Indian citizen, including a ration card, voter ID card, and passport. According to the police, he even made several trips to Bangladesh using his Indian passport and was never suspected during that time.
According to Indian media, police arrested Abdul Kalam during a covert operation. A case has been registered against him in India under charges of illegal entry, forgery, and endangering national security. He is currently under investigation.
The Modi government reportedly suspects that Abdul Kalam, disguised as a transgender person, might be a spy for Bangladesh or Pakistan, potentially posing a threat to Indian citizens. However, the outcome of the ongoing investigation is still unknown.
