Jalil Akhtar Bailed After Nearly 3 Months in Custody Over Bangladesh Allegation

Sep 17, 2026

Jalil Akhtar, 66, was released on bail after nearly three months in custody over suspected Bangladeshi nationality. His family claims he was detained based on suspicion despite valid Indian documents. An Islampur court confirmed his voter ID, Aadhaar, and ration card were genuine. The case highlights ongoing concerns about detentions based on nationality suspicions in West Bengal. Human rights activist Abdul Baqui criticized the police action as misuse of power.

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