Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has directed the state police to investigate the settlement of Bangladeshi nationals in Bengaluru, citing the city’s peaceful environment. He emphasized the need for factual information collection while cautioning against vigilantism by BJP leaders and other groups. Parameshwara instructed top police officials to gather data on Bangladeshi residents in Bengaluru and the state, focusing on their locations and documentation status.
He highlighted concerns about alleged border bribery facilitating illegal Bangladeshi entry into India, urging central authorities to enhance border security. The Home Minister stressed the importance of preventing unauthorized immigration and stated that the government is prepared to address queries related to a recently passed bill. Parameshwara mentioned the deportation of illegal Bangladeshi individuals and reiterated the government’s commitment to identifying and repatriating such migrants, regardless of their locations.
Addressing the issue of vigilantism, Parameshwara emphasized the role of law enforcement in handling document verification and urged the public to report any suspicious activities to the police. He warned against unauthorized actions and assured that necessary measures would be taken against those resorting to violence. The Home Minister also mentioned forthcoming official statistics on illegal Bangladeshi presence and deportations, to be released by top police officials.
Parameshwara dismissed allegations of renaming the Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Tumakuru after himself, labeling such claims as baseless and provocative. He criticized the opposition for misinterpreting the government’s actions and clarified that the stadium’s structure was not being renamed. The Home Minister highlighted ongoing protests against the potential scrapping of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, emphasizing the government’s commitment to social welfare initiatives.
