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Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
Bangladeshi model's arrest: probe widens to include Shanta Paul's finances, friend under scanner
The Detective Department of the Kolkata police, which is investigating Bangladeshi model and actress Shanta Paul, 28, who was arrested for allegedly possessing Indian voter ID and Aadhaar cards, has widened its probe after noting inconsistencies in her statements. The officers are probing how Paul, who was arrested earlier this week, got the ID cards, besides investigating her friend and Bangladeshi national, Suman Chandrashil, whose name had come up during questioning. They are also probing whether she was passing information to some other country in return for money as she appeared to live a lavish lifestyle, travelling to places including Nathu La Pass near the India-China border, Digha, and Gangtok, where she shot reels. A native of Barisal in Bangladesh, Paul had been living at a rented apartment in Bijoygarh, Jadavpur, since 2023, the police said. Officers with the Detective Department said it was not clear why a successful Bangladeshi model and actress was using fake documents to stay in India. Paul, who is in police custody till August 8, was found to have two Aadhaar cards. Senior police officials said the first Aadhaar card was registered in her name in 2020 with an address in Burdwan. The other one shows a Kolkata address. She could not give satisfactory answers about how she procured the documents. According to a senior police officer, 'A search is on to locate Suman Chandrashil. It is a matter of concern how Bangladeshi nationals are so easily able to obtain Indian identity documents.' Police sources said that during the search at Paul's residence, officers found her friend's Aadhaar card details and an address in Behala's Anandagarh, on the outskirts of South Kolkata. According to a senior officer, 'Chandrashil is married to a Behala-based woman and it is from that address that the Aadhaar card was obtained.' However, officers said that people in the locality claimed that he had not been seen there for months. The police also reportedly found several bank documents and Paul stated during her interrogation that she was planning to open a hotel for which she intended to take a bank loan. Investigators are probing who was going to finance the project and if any partnership was involved. They will also examine the documents that Paul had submitted to the bank for the loan. Paul, who has reportedly won several modelling contests in Bangladesh, said she was working in a Telugu film and is in talks for another movie with a Tollywood star.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Bangladeshi Model Arrested From Kolkata For Faking Documents To Buy Property
Last Updated: Shanta Paul arrived in Kolkata in 2023 and entered into a 'digital marriage' with a man from Andhra Pradesh. A Bangladeshi model was arrested in Kolkata this week for allegedly using fake documents. Identified as Shanta Paul, the woman used her documents to jointly purchase properties in the southern part of the city along with her live-in partner, reported PTI, citing officials. She was arrested with a fake Aadhaar card and ration card, and the officials are currently verifying the details of the property transaction. Pal allegedly arrived in Kolkata in 2023 and entered into a 'digital marriage" with the man, who is a resident of Andhra Pradesh. While she came to Kolkata with her Bangladeshi passport, she also brought her friend and alleged partner, Ashraf, with her. The man is a merchant navy officer. 'The duo rented an apartment in Park Street and later moved to Golf Green, where they began living together. Shanta reportedly kept Ashraf's passport in her possession. With the help of a local agent she allegedly forged multiple Indian identity documents, including ration card, Aadhaar card, voter ID, and PAN card," reported PTI citing an official. She also got a fake Aadhaar card, which identified her as a resident of Gopalpur, Barshul in Burdwan. 'Using both her and Ashraf's documents, they allegedly purchased properties in Kolkata," police said. Further inquiries revealed that Shanta had represented Bangladesh at the Indo-Bangla Beauty Pageant in 2016, and later, in 2019, she was crowned Miss Asia Global. 'Following her success in modelling, she began her acting career before eventually joining a Bangladeshi airline," the police said. (With PTI inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Indian Express
‘Advice on how to enter and reside in India using medical visas' — travel vlog of arrested Bangladeshi model cum actress
A day after a 28-year-old Bangladeshi woman, Shanta Paul, was arrested by the Lalbazar Detective Department in Kolkata for allegedly possessing Indian identity documents such as Aadhaar and voter ID cards, the police on Friday said that they are now probing her financial transactions focusing on whether the woman forged documents to secure a loan from a bank. According to police sources, Paul allegedly took a loan and investigators are now scrutinizing whether she used forged documents to secure it. This scrutiny follows her social media posts, where she had reportedly mentioned her plans about opening an eatery, suggesting potential misappropriation of the loan funds. Paul is an actress and model by profession and has a significant social media following on Facebook with nearly 41,000 followers, the police sources said. Additionally, the officials are also examining Paul's travel vlogs, as the content allegedly includes advice to other Bangladeshi nationals on how to enter and reside in India using medical visas. The police are now investigating if Paul influenced or assisted anyone to follow similar actions. Paul was arrested with two fake Aadhaar cards and a ration card earlier this week, used these fraudulent documents to pose as an Indian resident for her travels across the country. One of the fake Aadhaar cards listed an address in Purba Bardhaman, while the other had a Kolkata address. She reportedly used her Kolkata address to obtain a ration card, which was then used to create the fake Aadhaar cards, the police said. Paul remains in police custody, and officials are actively coordinating with relevant government bodies including UIDAI and the Election Commission, to verify the documents seized and to uncover the full scope of her alleged crimes. The investigating officials suspect that creating a false Indian identity was part of a larger plan. The investigation suggests that Paul, unable to travel to certain foreign countries from Bangladesh, intended to use her fake Indian identity to facilitate international travel. Further, details have surfaced about her travel history, revealing Paul's visit to Nathula Pass near the China border in Sikkim. Investigators are also scrutinizing her social media page, 'Asan Travels Kolkata and Bangladesh', to determine the extent of her travel business. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
