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Crime
STF spots 23 suspected Bangladeshi illegal residents in Chhattisgarh
✍️ rediff.com
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 05:21 AM
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The Special Task Force (STF) in Chhattisgarh has identified 23 individuals it believes are Bangladeshi nationals living in the state without legal permission.
The Special Task Force (STF) of Chhattisgarh announced that it has pinpointed 23 persons it suspects to be Bangladeshi nationals residing in the state without proper documentation. The identification was made during a routine verification drive aimed at curbing illegal immigration in the region. Authorities have not disclosed the exact localities where the individuals were found, citing operational sensitivity.
According to the STF, the suspects are believed to have entered the state through porous borders and have been living covertly for an undetermined period. The force is now conducting further inquiries to confirm their legal status and to decide on appropriate legal action, which may include detention or deportation.
State officials emphasized that the operation reflects a broader effort to enforce immigration laws and protect local resources. No arrests have been reported so far, and the STF has not released personal details of the individuals involved to protect privacy and ongoing investigations.
According to the STF, the suspects are believed to have entered the state through porous borders and have been living covertly for an undetermined period. The force is now conducting further inquiries to confirm their legal status and to decide on appropriate legal action, which may include detention or deportation.
State officials emphasized that the operation reflects a broader effort to enforce immigration laws and protect local resources. No arrests have been reported so far, and the STF has not released personal details of the individuals involved to protect privacy and ongoing investigations.