Bengaluru Police Conduct Large-Scale Verification Drive Against Illegal Foreign Residents

Bengaluru police, under Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh's direction, launched a large-scale operation on February 25, 2025, to verify the legal status of over 2,000 foreign nationals suspected of illegal stay. The drive involved coordinated raids across multiple city areas, including K. Channasandra and Bagalur, detaining several individuals, notably from Bangladesh and Nigeria. Authorities are scrutinizing documents and visa statuses, with legal action planned for those violating immigration laws. The operation aims to maintain law and order and ensure proper documentation of foreign residents.