More than 1000+ Bangladeshis & Pakistanis living illegally in India detained by Gujarat Police
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More than 1000+ Bangladeshis & Pakistanis Living Illegally in India Detained by Gujarat Police
In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, Gujarat Police have detained over 1,000 individuals from Bangladesh and Pakistan who were reportedly living in India without valid documents. The operation, spanning several districts including Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara, is being described as one of the largest of its kind in recent years.
According to officials, the detained individuals had entered India through various routes and had been residing in rented accommodations, working in sectors such as construction, textiles, and domestic labor. Many had reportedly forged identity documents, including Aadhaar cards and ration cards, to blend in with the local population.
A senior Gujarat Police officer stated, “The operation was planned after months of intelligence gathering and surveillance. We are committed to maintaining law and order, and anyone found living illegally will face legal action, including deportation.”
Authorities have also launched an investigation into potential networks that facilitated the illegal entry and settlement of these individuals. Local landlords and employers who provided housing or jobs to the detainees are also under scrutiny and may face penalties for violating the law.
The crackdown highlights the ongoing challenges India faces with unauthorized immigration, particularly in states with significant migrant labor populations. Officials emphasized that maintaining internal security is a priority and that further operations may be conducted in the coming months.
Meanwhile, human rights groups have urged the government to ensure that the detainees are treated humanely and that due process is followed in legal proceedings. There are also calls for a broader policy discussion on how to handle undocumented migrants who have lived in India for many years, some of whom have families and deep community ties.
As legal proceedings continue, authorities have stated that they are coordinating with the respective foreign embassies for the repatriation of the detained individuals.
This development has stirred fresh debate across the country, with some supporting the strict enforcement of immigration laws, while others are calling for a more humanitarian approach.
