Woman Arrested in Bengaluru for 'Jai Bangla' Slogan Amidst Demolition Drive
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News18•13-01-2026, 10:23
Woman Arrested in Bengaluru for 'Jai Bangla' Slogan Amidst Demolition Drive
- •A 25-year-old woman, Sarbanu Khatoon from West Bengal, was arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly shouting 'Jai Bangla' during a demolition drive.
- •The incident occurred in Podu village near Hulimangala, Electronic City subdivision, where temporary sheds were being cleared.
- •Police claim Khatoon's slogan was intended to create hatred and hurt public sentiments, leading to her arrest after a video went viral.
- •Two alleged illegal Bangladeshi migrants, Jahidul Islam and Fairoz, were also detained from the same area, bringing the total arrests to 17 in two weeks.
- •The Bangladeshi nationals reportedly entered India via West Bengal, obtained fake Aadhaar cards, and worked as scrap dealers or laborers in Bengaluru.
Why It Matters: A woman was arrested in Bengaluru for a slogan, while two alleged illegal Bangladeshi migrants were also detained.
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