DURG Police have intensified their efforts to identify foreign nationals allegedly residing illegally in the district, with the Special Task Force (STF) analysing scanned data of around 32,000 persons and shortlisting more than 250 individuals for further verification. As part of the special drive, an STF team conducted searches and collected information in several areas of West Bengal, particularly border districts and other locations linked to the persons shortlisted for verification. The areas covered included Medinipur, South 24 Parganas and Murshidabad, besides other relevant locations. According to the police, the exercise was undertaken on the basis of available data and information to identify foreign nationals who may be residing illegally in Durg district.

 

The STF team visited the identified areas in West Bengal to collect and document information relating to the shortlisted individuals. Details available from various sources are being compiled and cross-checked, while a detailed analysis of the collected data is currently underway Police officials said that no conclusion would be drawn solely on the basis of the preliminary data analysis.

 

The identity, nationality and other relevant details of the shortlisted persons will be verified, following which further legal action will be taken in accordance with the law wherever required. The Durg Police have previously taken action against a Bangladeshi national found to be residing illegally in the district, and the person was subsequently deported. The police said surveillance and verification of suspected illegal foreign nationals would continue on the basis of available information and technical data.

 

The latest STF exercise is part of the ongoing efforts to identify and verify persons whose nationality or immigration status requires scrutiny. Durg Police have appealed to citizens to immediately inform the police if they come across any suspicious activity or have information regarding a foreign national allegedly residing illegally in the area. Citizens can contact the police helpline at 1800-233-1905. The police said that information received through the helpline would be verified and appropriate action would be taken as per law.