In a major crackdown on illegal activities targeting undocumented immigrants, Mumbai’s Dindoshi police have dismantled a sophisticated fake ration card racket. A 21-year-old man from Virar, identified as Sujal Dayal, was arrested after authorities raided his residence, recovering 350 counterfeit ration cards along with printing equipment and forged documents.
The operation began when police received a tip-off about Sujal’s involvement in producing fake identity papers. These cards, indistinguishable from genuine ones at first glance, bore addresses from suburbs like Vasai, Virar, Mira-Bhayander, Nalasopara, Dahisar, Borivali, Malad, and Kandivali. Investigators believe they were supplied to illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators seeking access to government welfare schemes.
During interrogation, Sujal confessed that he took over the illicit business from his late father, expanding its scale over time. Police seized laptops, printers, and other gadgets used in the forgery process. The bust highlights vulnerabilities in India’s public distribution system, where such fakes enable fraud on subsidized food grains.
Dindoshi police have registered a case and produced Sujal in court, securing his custody until February 12. Ongoing probes aim to uncover the full network, including clients and accomplices. Officials warn that further arrests are imminent as the investigation deepens, sending a strong message against identity fraud in the city.
This action underscores Mumbai Police’s commitment to curbing illegal immigration and protecting public resources from exploitation. Residents are urged to report suspicious activities to prevent similar rackets from thriving.