61 illegal immigrants, mostly Bangladeshis, detained in Ahmedabad ahead of Diwali: Police
Ahmedabad police detained 61 illegal immigrants, mostly from Bangladesh, as part of a security crackdown ahead of Diwali. The operation follows ongoing efforts by authorities to identify and process foreign nationals residing in India without legal documentation.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing national security and immigration policy challenges regarding border management and illegal migration in India.
Ahmedabad The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained 61 illegal immigrants, predominantly from Bangladesh, during a city-wide crackdown ahead of the Diwali festivities aimed at ensuring public safety, police said on Monday (November 2, 2026). Legal procedures for the deportation of the detained persons were underway, the Crime Branch said in a press note. Karnataka police have identified 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in three years: Home Department Karnataka police have identified 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in three years: Home Department The data shows that of the 771 identified, 656 were found to be living in Bengaluru city and 44 in Bengaluru district. Karnataka police have identified 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in three years: Home Department storyline 1 The drive was conducted through intelligence gathering and coordinated raids across multiple zones of the city to identify foreign nationals residing in India illegally, it said.
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