Gujarat Launches Extensive Operation Against Illegal Immigrants
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Synopsis
On April 26, Gujarat authorities executed a significant operation, detaining over 1,000 illegal Bangladeshi nationals. Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's guidance, police intensified efforts to tackle illegal immigration, leading to notable arrests and ongoing investigations into criminal networks facilitating entry into India.
Key Takeaways
- Over 1,000 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in a single day.
- The crackdown is described as Gujarat's largest action against illegal immigration.
- Criminal networks using forged documents are under investigation.
- Links to Al-Qaeda sleeper cells confirmed among detainees.
- Authorities plan strict legal actions against those harboring illegal immigrants.
Gandhinagar, April 26 (NationPress) In a historic crackdown on illegal immigration in Gujarat, state police have apprehended over 1,000 Bangladeshi nationals within just one day.
Under the direction of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the guidance of Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghavi, Ahmedabad Police detained 890 individuals, while Surat Police made 134 arrests.
This operation is recognized as the largest action by the Gujarat Police against illegal foreign residents.
Following the arrests, Minister Sanghavi conducted a high-level video conference from the Surat Police Commissioner’s office, engaging with district police heads, range officers, and senior intelligence officials.
During this meeting, he urged officers to amplify efforts against illegal residents, thoroughly scrutinize their activities, and impose strict measures wherever needed.
Meanwhile, State Police Chief Vikas Sahay, while addressing the media from Ahmedabad, underscored the gravity of the crackdown and shared operational insights.
Sahay indicated that numerous detained individuals allegedly entered Gujarat and other regions of India using forged documents produced by criminal syndicates based in Bengal.
Investigations into these syndicates are currently underway, with authorities committed to breaking down the networks facilitating such illegal immigration.
All apprehended individuals will be sent back to Bangladesh once the necessary legal formalities are completed, as confirmed by Sahay.
Disturbingly, officials revealed that some of the arrested individuals had previous involvement in severe crimes, including drug trafficking and human smuggling.
In a notable turn of events, two of the detained Bangladeshis are suspected of having connections to Al-Qaeda sleeper cells.
These suspects are presently undergoing extensive interrogation at the Joint Interrogation Centre in Ahmedabad as authorities delve deeper into potential terrorist affiliations.
Minister Sanghavi has issued a strong warning to all illegal Bangladeshi nationals who are still eluding capture, urging them to voluntarily surrender at the nearest police station within two days.
He stressed that failure to comply would lead to aggressive house-to-house searches, arrests, and swift deportations.
The state government has asserted that stringent legal action will be pursued against any individuals or groups found to be harboring illegal residents.
