BJP’s Karnataka unit expressed suspicion that around 2 lakh illegal Bangladeshi nationals have settled in Bengaluru and called for the formation of a Special Task Force to identify and deport them promptly.
Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly R. Ashoka highlighted that recent police operations led to the detention of 71 suspected Bangladeshi nationals, some involved in serious criminal activities like human trafficking using forged documents.
Ashoka emphasized the urgent need to address the issue, warning that the presence of such a large number of illegal immigrants could severely impact the peace, social harmony, and law enforcement in the state.
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara acknowledged the presence of Bangladeshi nationals in Bengaluru, attributing it to the city’s peaceful environment. He instructed the police to gather information on the matter while cautioning against any vigilantism by political leaders or organizations.
Parameshwara directed the police authorities to investigate the living conditions and documentation of Bangladeshi nationals in Bengaluru and the state, emphasizing the need to verify their identities and take appropriate actions, including deportation.
