Bengaluru Police Detain Suspected Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Amid Verification Drive

Bengaluru police have detained over 70 suspected Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in labour colonies and other areas, following verification drives that uncovered forged identity documents and unauthorized constructions. The Karnataka BJP alleges around two lakh illegal Bangladeshi immigrants reside in the city and has called for a Special Task Force to address the issue. The state government has initiated document verification and pledged strict action against violations, while investigations continue into related criminal activities and unauthorized settlements.