Published Aug 09, 2026 | 3:22 PM ⚊ Updated Aug 09, 2026 | 3:22 PM
Bangladeshi migrants detained.
Synopsis: The Bengaluru Police detained over 1,900 suspected illegal immigrants during a massive crackdown across 29 locations. Document verification confirmed 15 individuals as Bangladeshi nationals carrying fake IDs. The credentials of the remaining 1,894 suspects are under scrutiny, while the police have organisations against illegal “moral policing.”
The Bengaluru Police have detained 15 Bangladeshi nationals, allegedly staying in the city without adequate documents, during a pre-dawn verification drive in the Electronic City division.
The operation began at 4 am on August 8, and involved 23 special teams comprising 295 police personnel.
The police teams conducted search operations at 29 locations across the region, including construction sites and temporary sheds.
Over 1,900 people were detained and screened for valid documents by the police. Out of this, 15 individuals have allegedly been confirmed to be Bangladeshi nationals residing in India illegally.
According to police, they belong to Bagerhat and Khulna districts in Bangladesh. The police allegedly confirmed this after verifying their documents, including passports and visa papers.
The authorities have initiated deportation proceedings while eight of those identified as Bangladeshi immigrants have been detained at Begur Police Station, and another seven have been kept at the Parappana Agrahara station.
The documents of the remaining individuals are being scrutinised.
According to police, the drive also uncovered poor living conditions and alleged illegal processing of hazardous chemicals and plastic waste at the sites housing migrant workers. Cases have been registered against property owners under the Foreigners Act.
DCP Electronic City M. Narayana, who headed the search operation, warned organisations and vigilante groups against interfering in the police action. He said action will be taken against those groups allegedly involved in “moral policing” and raiding shelters of Bangladeshi nationals to threaten them and extort money.
Meanwhile, People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) and All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) have alleged police harassment during the raids, including assault, illegal phone searches and detention of more than 900 migrant workers, including those with valid documents.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
