Manipur Intensifies Illegal Immigration Crackdown Following Pahalgam Attack
State police launch targeted verification drive in Imphal Valley to identify undocumented Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals.
Overview
- Manipur Police has initiated a state-wide survey in response to security concerns, focusing on detecting illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani nationals without valid documents.
- The operation targets specific areas in the Imphal Valley, including Lilong, Minuthong, Kwakta, Mayang Imphal, Sora, and Kairang.
- Local police stations have been directed to verify, document, and take legal action against any identified illegal immigrants.
- The effort follows Gujarat's recent crackdown, which uncovered over 1,000 undocumented foreign nationals, serving as a model for this initiative.
- The drive is part of broader measures to address longstanding infiltration issues and was expedited following the Pahalgam terror attack, which heightened national security concerns.