Karnataka Detains 159 Bangladeshi, 24 Pakistani Nationals Staying Illegally In The State

In addition to this, investigations revealed that 115 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh have been living in Karnataka.

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated in the Legislative Council in Belagavi Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Thursday that the state police have detained 159 Bangladeshi nationals and 24 Pakistani nationals staying illegally in the state. In addition to this, investigations revealed that 115 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh have been living in Karnataka.

The question in this regard was raised by BJP MLC DS Arun in the Council.

Mr Parameshwara, answering the question stated, "A special unit has been formed to look into the matter of illegal immigrants and tracking them down. Illegal immigration into Indian territory is not a new phenomenon. Illegal immigrants are coming into the country in lakhs."