Karnataka police have identified 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in three years: Home Department
Karnataka's Home Department reports that 771 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been identified over the past three years, with 572 already deported. The state has implemented special task forces and digital portals to track and process these individuals.
Why it matters
The issue of illegal immigration is a significant point of political and social debate in India, involving national security and human rights concerns.
The Karnataka Home Department’s data shows that the State police have identified 771 Bangladeshi immigrants illegally residing across the State in the last three years, of whom 572 have been deported and 57 are currently under arrest.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge presented the data in response to a question raised by Aravind Bellad, Hubballi-Dharwad West MLA. The data shows that of the 771 identified, 656 were found to be living in Bengaluru city and 44 in Bengaluru district. The Mangaluru police have identified 23 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, while 12 have been found in Kolar.
Mr. Kharge’s response noted that the police are using the District Police Module and Foreigners Identification Portal to identify and detain illegal Bangladeshi migrants and initiate the process of deporting them. He further stressed that a special task force has also been formed for the same.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in