Delhi Police identifies 175 people in verification drive against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police claimed to have identified 175 people during their verification drive against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in the national capital, officials said on Sunday.

The 12-hour verification drive began at 6 pm on Saturday in outer Delhi area, the officials said.

“Police have intensified their efforts to identify and detain individuals residing without valid documentation. As part of the ongoing operations, 175 individuals have been identified as suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants during extensive verification drives in outer Delhi,” a senior police officer said.