Biplob Soren, a 32‑year‑old Bangladeshi, was arrested Friday night at the Ezhimala Naval Academy in Kerala, where he had been working as a contract laundry worker for almost a year under a forged Indian identity.\n\nNaval authorities had flagged Soren after noticing irregularities in his work patterns, and a routine security sweep uncovered his Bangladeshi passport and other documents on his mobile phone.\n\nHe was detained at 8:15 pm and handed over to the Kannur police, who will now investigate how he obtained the forged documents and secured entry into the defence establishment.\n\nThe incident follows a broader police crackdown on undocumented Bangladeshis in Kannur district, including women, and raises alarms about gaps in vetting protocols at sensitive sites.\n\nInvestigators will review security procedures and report findings to the Indian Navy by early next week, with potential policy changes to tighten access for contract workers.\n\nLocal residents recall Soren’s friendly smile and the way he would chat with laundry staff, underscoring how an ordinary face can mask a serious security breach.