Two top Mumbai politicians from different parties are under the scanner for allegedly authorising illegal immigrants and compromising internal security. Their names cropped up during a crackdown by Mumbai Police's Crime Branch on illegal immigrants in the city. The Crime Branch recently initiated a detailed probe into the rising number of illegal immigrants, mostly from Bangladesh, living in the financial capital of the country.

During the course of their investigation, police unearthed how politicians, including elected representatives — MLAs and corporators, have played a major role in giving recommendations for illegal immigrants who apply for government IDs such as PAN, ration and Aadhaar cards. The illegal immigrants, with the help of local leaders, have also procured Indian passports, which poses a threat to the internal security of the nation, investigators said.