Police begin drive to verify documents of homeless in Kolkata
Kolkata police have launched a document verification drive targeting homeless residents to determine their nationality and identify potential illegal residents. The initiative has sparked concerns among activists and residents, particularly as it coincides with ongoing municipal eviction notices despite a Calcutta High Court stay order.
Why it matters
The operation highlights the intersection of urban homelessness, national identity verification, and the legal rights of marginalized populations in India.
Personnel from the Kolkata police’s Security Control Organisation on Tuesday initiated a drive to check documents of people living on the streets of the city to verify their nationality and identify illegal residents.
The article presents the police's stated objectives alongside the concerns of affected residents and activists, maintaining a balanced reporting style without explicit editorializing.
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