Bengaluru rural police have arrested four Pakistan nationals for illegally residing in India since 2014. The suspects, identified as Rashid Ali Siddiqui (48), his wife Ayesha (38), and her parents Hanif Mohammed (73) and Rubina (61), allegedly used Hindu aliases during their stay. Their real identities were uncovered after police conducted a raid following tips from individuals arrested at Chennai International Airport.
The investigation revealed significant transactions in their bank accounts, reportedly funded by the banned Mehdi Foundation International (MFI). Siddiqui, a preacher associated with the MFI, was living under the guise of a Hindu and communicating primarily in Hindi. The group was residing in two rented villas on the outskirts of Bengaluru, paying ₹25,000 each in rent.
Authorities discovered fake Aadhaar cards created for the suspects to facilitate their illegal stay. The police are currently working to establish their identities as Pakistan nationals, with evidence including WhatsApp calls to relatives in Pakistan. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Intelligence Bureau are also involved in the ongoing investigation.
ADGP R Hithendra visited the Jigani police station to gather more details, confirming that electronic devices and documents had been seized from the suspects’ residence. The arrested individuals remain in custody until October 9.
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