Ahmedabad Police conduct massive crackdown against alleged illegal Bangladeshis, 290 detained
Ahmedabad, June 3
The Ahmedabad Police and the Crime Branch on Wednesday launched a joint crackdown operation against alleged illegal Bangladeshis across various areas of Ahmedabad, including Chandola, Gulabnagar, and Khodiyarnagar, officials said. "In a major late-night crackdown, Ahmedabad Police and the Crime Branch launched a mega search operation targeting suspected illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators across various areas, including Chandola, Gulabnagar, and Khodiyarnagar of Ahmedabad," according to Joint CP of Crime Branch, Sharad Singhal.
As per JCP Crime Branch Singhal, a total of 290 suspects were taken into police custody and are being interrogated by the Crime Branch. In total, out of 290, 131 individuals have been apprehended from various locations, whereas 160 suspects are undergoing intense interrogation.
"Over 290 suspects have been taken into police custody and are currently being interrogated at the Crime Branch. According to crime branch officials, a total of 131 individuals have been apprehended from various locations, and an additional 160 suspects are currently undergoing intense interrogation at the Crime Branch," the Joint CP said.
Reacting to the development, Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi said that the state's home department has adopted a strict stance against the Bangladeshi citizens residing illegally in the state, for which a joint crack operation was launched in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara.
He informed that intensive inspections and search operations were conducted in various areas by police, crime branch, SOG and other agencies, adding that a large number of suspected Bangladeshi nationals were detained during this overnight operation.
"Gujarat's Home Department has adopted a strict stance against Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the state. A special drive is currently underway across the entire state, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara, to identify and apprehend foreign nationals residing illegally," the Deputy CM said. Intensive inspections and search operations were conducted in various areas by the police, Crime Branch, SOG, and other agencies, Sanghavi added.Citing certain reports, the Deputy CM mentioned that a large number of suspected Bangladeshi nationals were detained during this overnight operation. The state government has clarified that this campaign against illegal infiltration and foreign nationals residing unlawfully will continue in the future.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I support the crackdown on illegal immigrants, but we should also ensure that genuine refugees and those with valid documents are not harassed. The process must be fair and transparent. Let's not create an atmosphere of fear in our communities.
This is a good start but we need a nationwide drive. Illegal Bangladeshis are not just in Gujarat - they are in Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and many other states. A comprehensive NRC and proper border fencing is the only long-term solution. पहले सुरक्षा, फिर विकास! 🇮🇳
I'm glad this is happening but I do worry about the human angle. These are people too, many fleeing poverty and hardship. Can't we have a more humane approach - maybe a registration and work permit system rather than just arrests? Just a thought.
Interesting to see this from abroad. India has every right to secure its borders and enforce immigration laws. If 290 were detained in just one city, imagine the scale nationwide. This is a serious issue that needs consistent action.
Good that they caught so many but we also need to look at who helped them get in and get documents. There must be a whole network of agents and corrupt officials facilitating this. Catch the big fish too, not just the small ones.
J James A