Over 290 suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators detained in massive overnight operation across Ahmedabad

In one of the largest verification drives conducted in recent years, Ahmedabad Police and the Crime Branch launched a late-night crackdown across several localities of the city, detaining more than 290 suspected Bangladeshi nationals for verification and interrogation.

The extensive search operation was carried out in localities including Chandola, Gulabnagar, and Khodiyarnagar, where police teams conducted simultaneous checks and verification drives based on intelligence inputs.

The operation was launched as part of an ongoing effort to identify foreign nationals residing illegally in the city and to verify their identity and immigration status.

More than 290 suspects have been taken into police custody and are currently being interrogated at the Crime Branch.

According to Crime Branch officials, 131 individuals were apprehended from various locations during the operation, while another 160 suspects were brought in for detailed questioning and verification.

Police said teams carried out document checks, identity verification and preliminary inquiries to determine whether the detainees possessed valid documents authorising their stay in India. 

Authorities are also examining possible links to forged identity documents, including Aadhaar cards, voter identity cards and other government-issued records.

Officials said the detained persons are being subjected to intensive interrogation, and their biometric and documentary details are being cross-verified with various government databases.

The operation involved personnel from the Crime Branch, local police stations and specialised units, with senior officers supervising the raids throughout the night.

Police sources indicated that legal action would be initiated against individuals found to be residing in the country illegally or possessing forged documents. 

Authorities are also investigating whether any local networks or agents facilitated their entry, settlement or procurement of identity documents.

The verification process was continuing at the time of filing this report, and officials said the number of persons found to be staying illegally could become clearer once scrutiny of documents and records is completed.