IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CIRCUIT BENCH AT JALPAIGURI 21.01.2025. C.R.M. (A) 16 of 2025 24/tkm In Re : An application for anticipatory bail under section 482 of the BNS 2023 in connection with Jalpaiguri Kotwali P.S case no. 659 of 2024 dated 30.9.2024 under sections 14A/14C of the Foreigners Act And In Re : Asidul Pramanik @ Mandal …petitioner Mr. Sudip Guha …for the Petitioner Mr. Kallol Acharjee Mr. Tapan Bhattacharjee …for the State 1. Petitioner contends his complicity has transpired from statement of co-accused that he was illegally ferrying Bangladeshis into India. He prays for anticipatory bail. 2. Learned lawyer for the State opposes the prayer. 3. We have considered the materials on record. Prosecution case is that the petitioner had illegally ferrying Bangladeshis into India. He was not available during investigation. Further investigation with regard to his role in the crime which has impact on national security is essential. 4. Hence, we are not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner and the same is rejected. (Gaurang Kanth, J.) (Joymalya Bagchi, J.)