India, June 28 -- The police arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals from the city and Pune on Thursday. Police said they were illegal immigrants, allegedly residing here with help from middlemen who secure their illegal travel and residence in the country.

The police received a tip-off about Bayazid Ayub Shaikh, 24, who was visiting Andheri East and was in contact with illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in various cities. To verify the received information, a team of police officers reached Andheri and apprehended Shaikh.

Shaikh's identity documents revealed he was from Bangladesh and had no valid visa for his stay in the country. On questioning Shaikh, they learnt that he was going to meet some Bangladeshi women in Andheri. The anti-terroris...