Malegaon,

25 Apr (HS): The Enforcement Directorate officials raided nine places based on

information relating to the issuance of bogus birth certificates. The Minority Cell

has objected to the raids. Former MP Kirit Somaiya had raised the issue and had

alleged that a large number of Bangladeshi Rohingya are living in Malegaon. He

also alleged that a racket was operating for issuing them bogus certificates.

They also participated in the recent Parliamentary and Assembly elections. Involvement

of the Merchant Cooperative Bank also came to the fore. Malegaon Chhaoni police

registered an offence and are investigating.

On

Friday, the ED raided nine places related to municipal and government

employees.

Meanwhile,

a member of the Minority Committee and ex-MLA Asif Sheikh said that this is an

attempt to defame Malegaon. The allegations by Somaiya have not been proved.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar