The city police on Wednesday (February 25, 2025) launched a special drive to identify foreign nationals allegedly residing illegally within Bengaluru limits, questioning over 2,000 individuals in a single day as part of the operation.
The verification exercise is being carried out under the directions of Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh. Police teams from various divisions have been deployed across different parts of the city to verify visa status, Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) registration and other relevant documents of foreign nationals.
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According to police sources, more than 2,000 foreign nationals were examined on February 25 alone. A significant number were found either without valid documentation or overstaying their visas.
Officials said information had been received about some migrants from Nigeria and Bangladesh allegedly residing in the city without proper authorisation. Legal action is being initiated against those found violating immigration norms, they said.
