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15 Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Bengaluru Police Verification Drive
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Aug 2026, 07:58 AM
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Bengaluru police detained 15 Bangladeshi nationals during a citywide verification drive aimed at identifying foreign residents staying illegally in the city.
On Saturday, Bengaluru police arrested 15 Bangladeshi nationals as part of a citywide verification drive to identify foreign nationals allegedly residing illegally in the city.
The operation was launched after reports of unregistered foreign residents prompted authorities to conduct a comprehensive check across residential areas.
The detained individuals are being processed under the Foreigners Act and may face legal proceedings for illegal stay.
Police officials said the drive is part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws and ensure compliance with the country's regulations.
The operation was launched after reports of unregistered foreign residents prompted authorities to conduct a comprehensive check across residential areas.
The detained individuals are being processed under the Foreigners Act and may face legal proceedings for illegal stay.
Police officials said the drive is part of a broader effort to enforce immigration laws and ensure compliance with the country's regulations.