In Maharashtra, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested  43 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in various parts of the state during the month of December, with 19 FIRs filed. The agency has also seized fake documents, including Aadhar cards and other certificates, related to their credentials. In the past four days, the ATS has apprehended 9 Bangladeshi nationals living in Vikhroli, Nashik, Akola, Nanded, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.