The arrest occurred during a routine re-verification drive aimed at strengthening security protocols for civilian personnel at the strategically sensitive military base, located near the Chicken’s Neck corridor. Army officials said the verification process raised suspicion about one labourer, prompting a detailed search that revealed the counterfeit documents, including a Bangladeshi national ID.

“The individual was immediately taken into custody and later handed over to local police for further investigation,” an army spokesperson confirmed. The official emphasized that the incident underscores the risk posed by the use of forged documents for employment within sensitive military installations.

Bengdubi Military Station is considered a critical point for national security due to its proximity to the narrow Siliguri corridor connecting mainland India with the northeastern states. The Army has periodically conducted such verification drives to prevent infiltration or misuse of identity credentials by unauthorized personnel.

“This incident highlights a growing trend of foreign nationals attempting to gain employment in India using fake Indian identification,” the spokesperson added, stressing that proactive verification measures will continue regularly to detect and mitigate security threats.

Local police are now investigating the case to determine how the Bangladeshi national acquired the forged documents and whether any other individuals were involved. The Army has reiterated its commitment to maintaining strict security standards for all civilian workers within military premises and warned that similar breaches will be dealt with decisively in the future.

The operation reflects broader efforts by Indian security agencies to safeguard sensitive installations against potential risks posed by unauthorized access or fraudulent documentation.