Riya Barde, Bangladeshi porn star, arrested for staying illegally in India

Ulhasnagar Police have arrested porn star Riya Barde, also known as Arohi Barde and Banna Sheikh, for living in India with fake documents. She is accused of being of Bangladeshi origin and staying in the country illegally along with her mother, brother, and sister. Authorities allege that her mother married a man from Amravati to facilitate their stay in India.

The Hill Line Police in Ulhasnagar have taken Riya Barde into custody. In addition to Riya, the police have charged her mother, Anjali Barde (alias Ruby Sheikh), father Arvind Barde, brother Ravindra (alias Riyaz Sheikh), and sister Ritu (alias Moni Sheikh).

Riya has been linked to Raj Kundra's production company and has appeared in numerous pornographic films.

Investigation Findings

Sangram Malkar, the police sub-inspector who handled the investigation, provided insights into the case. He stated, “In the probe, we found that Riya's mother Anjali is a resident of Bangladesh and she was living illegally in India with her two daughters, including Riya, and son. Riya's mother married Arvind Barde, a resident of Amravati, claiming to be from West Bengal. She later got an Indian passport made by submitting fake birth certificates and other fake documents for herself and the children to prove her Indian identity.”

Currently, police reports indicate that both of Riya's parents are residing in Qatar, while her brother and sister remain at large.

Previous Legal Issues

Riya Barde has a history of legal troubles. She was previously arrested by Mumbai Police under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act in connection with a prostitution case.

The situation unfolded when Prashant Mishra, a friend of Riya, discovered her true Bangladeshi origins and reported her to the police. This complaint prompted an investigation into her residency documents.

The arrest of Riya Barde highlights ongoing concerns regarding illegal immigration and the use of fraudulent documents in India. The police continue to investigate the matter, seeking to apprehend the remaining family members involved.