The Ahmedabad Crime Branch has detained 61 suspected Bangladeshi nationals during a major crackdown across the city ahead of Diwali.
The operation, which began on November 1 and continued into November 2, involved raids in several areas of Ahmedabad to identify individuals suspected of staying in India without valid documents.
According to police, around 100 suspicious individuals were detained during the operation, of whom 61 were identified as Bangladeshi nationals following initial verification.
Raids Conducted Across Multiple Areas
The Crime Branch conducted searches in several localities, including Danilimda, Narol, Odhav, Nikol and Jamalpur. Police teams questioned individuals and examined their identity and travel documents as part of the verification drive.
According to officials, many of those detained were working as daily-wage labourers, while others were reportedly employed in domestic work and small businesses.
Documents Under Verification
Police officials stated that several detainees were found carrying documents reportedly issued in Bangladesh. However, authorities said that no forged Indian identity documents had been recovered during the initial operation.
The individuals are being subjected to further identity and immigration-status verification. Police are also examining how they entered India, how long they have been staying in Ahmedabad and whether they possess valid travel or residence documents.
Deportation Process to Follow
Authorities are carrying out the necessary legal procedures to establish the nationality and immigration status of those detained. Any deportation action will depend on the outcome of verification and applicable legal procedures.
The operation forms part of a wider effort by Ahmedabad Police to identify suspected undocumented foreign nationals and strengthen security monitoring across the city. Further investigation and verification are underway.