Police detains 116 foreign nationals over documents

Bengaluru police have apprehended 116 foreign nationals suspected of residing in the city without valid documents, according to officials on Tuesday. The extensive operation initiated on August 8 is being carried out throughout the Bengaluru City Police jurisdiction and is not focused on any specific nationality. Ramesh Banoth, the joint commissioner of police, declared, "So far, we have detained 116 illegal immigrants as of Tuesday evening."

These detainees are currently incarcerated at five sites under the Whitefield and Electronic City police divisions, where law enforcement officers are examining their passports, visas, and other documents to establish their right to remain in India. The police have also communicated with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), which manages matters concerning foreign nationals in the country. Banoth added, "We have written to the FRRO, and the process of deporting them is under way."

The police teams are persisting in their searches across different parts of Bengaluru, scrutinizing the documentation of foreign nationals encountered during the operation. Officials clarified that the legal standing of each individual will be determined through document and identity verification, irrespective of nationality. "We are still conducting further searches and verifying the documents. Once that process is finished, we will have a clearer picture," Banoth stated.

Individuals discovered without valid documentation are being detained for further verification and the necessary legal proceedings. The police emphasized that this operation will continue in the days to come, and additional people might be detained if they are found to be residing in Bengaluru without the requisite documents. The final action will depend on the completion of the verification process and instructions received from the FRRO.