Hand to Mouth: West Bengal Muslim Labourer Jailed Despite Indian Proof

The article reports on Jalil Akhtar, a 66-year-old Muslim laborer from West Bengal, who has been jailed for nearly three months despite possessing Indian identification documents. Police claim he is Bangladeshi, leading to his detention under immigration laws. His family faces hardship due to prolonged legal battles and stress, lack of official proof of citizenship, and delayed verification by authorities.

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