61 detained in Ahmedabad as crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants intensifies
Ahmedabad police have detained 61 suspected illegal immigrants, mostly from Bangladesh, as part of a pre-Diwali security crackdown. This operation follows a series of similar efforts to identify undocumented foreign nationals across Gujarat.
Why it matters
The crackdown highlights ongoing tensions regarding border security and the management of undocumented migration in India.
NEW DELHI: The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained 61 suspected illegal immigrants, predominantly from Bangladesh, during a city-wide crackdown ahead of Diwali to strengthen security during the festive season, police said on Monday.According to news agency PTI, the operation was conducted through intelligence gathering and coordinated raids across multiple zones of the city to identify foreign nationals allegedly residing in India illegally.
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