An incident at the Indo-Nepal border near Siliguri has brought to light yet another case of forged documents and illegal entry into India. A woman identified as Ni Kadek Sisiani, hailing from Bali, Indonesia, was apprehended by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) while attempting to cross into Indian territory using fake identification papers. Interestingly, she initially introduced herself as an Indian citizen named “Ninyoman Murni”, trying to establish a false identity.
The arrest was carried out on Thursday evening when the Border Interaction Team (BIT) of the SSB’s 41st Battalion intercepted her near the old bridge close to border post number 90. Upon questioning, officials discovered that the woman had multiple fraudulent documents in her possession, including an Indonesian identity card, an Aadhaar card, and even a PAN card. These findings immediately raised suspicion about the extent of her forgery.
During interrogation, Sisiani admitted that she had been residing in Mumbai for nearly ten years using these fake papers. She confessed to procuring the forged Aadhaar and PAN cards through a local broker in the city. Using her multiple identities, she had traveled across several countries, including Indonesia, Turkey, Nepal, and India, raising concerns over how long such activities may have gone undetected.
Authorities also recovered digital evidence to support her claims, making the case even stronger. She was subsequently booked under multiple provisions of the Foreigners Act, the Passport Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). After undergoing standard medical checks and formal procedures, Sisiani was handed over to the Kharibari police station for further legal proceedings. Later, she was also presented before the Siliguri court to face trial.
The case has once again drawn attention to the increasing problem of forged documents being used to cross borders illegally. It also highlights the vulnerabilities at checkpoints along the Indo-Nepal border, which are often exploited by individuals attempting to enter India unlawfully.
This is not an isolated case either. In recent times, six nationals from Myanmar were caught attempting to cross into India under similar circumstances, while a US citizen was detained for traveling with forged visa and passport documents. These repeated incidents underline the urgent need for stricter surveillance and preventive mechanisms to curb such cross-border crimes.
