Karnataka Tightens Immigration Laws on Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara announced plans to detain and deport Bangladeshi nationals illegally residing in the state, citing security threats. This comes after former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai raised concerns. Parameshwara criticized BJP's B Bhaskar Rao for failing to address the issue during his tenure.

Karnataka's Home Minister G Parameshwara has announced an intensified crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi nationals in the state. Addressing reporters, Parameshwara stated that individuals without valid documents such as passports or visas will be detained and subsequently deported after consultation with Bangladeshi authorities.

This announcement follows comments by former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, who described the presence of illegal Bangladeshi nationals as a threat to both state and national security. In a pointed remark, Parameshwara criticized BJP leader and former Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Bhaskar Rao for his failure to act on the issue during his tenure.

Parameshwara emphasized that the law and order measures are being tightened across Karnataka, ensuring no individual can evade legal repercussions. He also mentioned that regular police operations have been ongoing to identify and deport illegal Bangladeshi residents.

(With inputs from agencies.)