66-Year-Old Muslim Man Released on Bail in West Bengal After Detention

A West Bengal court granted bail to 66-year-old Jalil Akhtar, detained for three months on suspicion of being an undocumented Bangladeshi. Police failed to prove his entry was illegal, and his valid Aadhaar, voter ID, and electoral records were verified. Despite state opposition citing security concerns, the court ruled that nationality allegations alone cannot justify indefinite detention. Akhtar was released on a ₹10,000 bond.

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