Hyderabad, June 16 -- Four Muslim migrant labourers from West Bengal were detained by the Maharashtra police under suspicion of being illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.

Mehbub Sheikh, Nazimuddin Mondal of Hariharpura, Minarul Sheikh of Beldanga, and Mostafa Kamal Sheikh of Bardhaman were reportedly pushed across the border by the Border Security Forces (BSF) early morning on June 14, despite having their citizenship proof. The men were detained in Thane while having tea on June 11. Police took them to the Kanakia police station.

All individuals were transferred cross-border via the BSF camp near Siliguri.

Released after verification

Murshidabad police immediately launched an investigation to verify the necessary documents to establis...