The Bombay High Court denied bail to a Thane resident accused of being a Bangladeshi national, emphasizing that possessing documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards doesn't automatically grant Indian citizenship. The court noted the police's allegations of illegal entry and forged documents, along with digital evidence linking him to Bangladesh. The investigation is ongoing.
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