Uncovered: Foreign Workers Detained in Tamil Nadu Textile Raid

Seven Bangladeshi nationals working in Tamil Nadu textile units were detained by police for lacking valid travel documents. Based on a tip-off, police conducted a raid in Panickkampalayam village, detaining 22 workers. While 15 possessed Aadhaar cards, the Bangladeshi workers lacked passports or visas.

Authorities in Tamil Nadu have detained seven Bangladeshi nationals following a raid at local textile units. The workers were found without passports or visas, leading to their detention for further questioning. The police action was based on a tip-off and conducted in the village of Panickkampalayam near Perundurai.

During the raid, law enforcement officials detained a total of 22 workers, many of whom were not Tamil Nadu residents. While 15 of these individuals held Aadhaar cards, the remaining seven Bangladeshi nationals could not produce valid travel documents, raising concerns about their legal status.

Police have confirmed that the legitimacy of the Aadhaar cards will be thoroughly checked. Meanwhile, statements from the detained foreign nationals have been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation into the matter, aiming to establish the circumstances surrounding their employment and document status.