Kolkata police have sought a 'Lookout Notice' against 69 Bangladeshi nationals accused of obtaining Indian passports using forged documents. These individuals, now residing abroad with Indian passports, will be restricted from traveling to other countries if the notice is issued. Any attempt to leave their current country of residence will be flagged to Kolkata police. The investigation began in late 2024 following allegations of passport fraud at Bhawanipur police station, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals, including a retired district intelligence officer and a Bangladeshi national. Of the 121 fraudulent passport applications, 73 passports have already been issued, and at least 20 individuals have traveled abroad using them.