Overview

• Iftikhar Sheikh (29) and Arnish Sheikh (25), originally from Karachi, were arrested in Raigarh district for obtaining Indian voter IDs using false information.
• The individuals were staying at a local resident's house in Kodatarai village and were identified during a crackdown on illegal foreigners.
• Both possess valid Pakistani passports and Long Term Visas but are accused of using fraudulent means to register on India's electoral roll.
• They face charges under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, including forgery, cheating by impersonation, and making false declarations.
• The arrests coincide with India's suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals and the expiration of short-term visa exit deadlines on April 27, 2025.