Jalil Akhtar Arrested Despite Valid Documents Amid Citizenship Dispute

Jalil Akhtar, a 66‑year‑old Muslim from West Bengal, was arrested in June 2026 despite possessing valid Indian documents. He spent months in holding centres, faced transfers, and was detained on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi. Police cited pressure to deport him, while his family presented voter lists and land deeds proving Indian citizenship. Courts delayed bail hearings, leaving his release uncertain.

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