Indore Police Question About 17 Migrant Workers Over Alleged Illegal Stay
Officers say they are checking identities with West Bengal authorities prior to any legal step.
Overview
- Police questioned the group at Malharganj station after complaints from residents and local BJP workers during an electoral roll survey.
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Shrikrishna Lalchandani said citizenship verification is underway and any action will hinge on the outcome.
- The workers were released after basic questioning, and police said no one has been detained.
- Aadhaar cards recovered list West Bengal addresses, and officers are coordinating with West Bengal police to confirm identities.
- Local BJP mandal president Chandan Singh Bais said activists could verify only four Aadhaar cards via one-time password during their checks.