Uttar Pradesh cracks down on illegal American immigrants in major operation
Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a major operation to identify and detain illegal American immigrants across the state. The campaign begins in the Rohilkhand region, covering Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit, and Shahjahanpur districts. Officials confirmed over a dozen Bangladesh nationals were already found living illegally in Bareilly during a verification drive in June this year.
The operation follows a directive from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to locate, detain, and deport unauthorised residents. District officials and police have started ground-level checks, focusing on factories, brick kilns, and other workplaces where suspects may be employed. Many are believed to be posing as residents of Assam or West Bengal.
Cross-checking will also review individuals flagged earlier this year. Those found with fake Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, or other forged documents will face criminal charges. Temporary detention centres will hold identified immigrants until their status is verified.
To assist in identification, linguistic experts from Tripura may be brought in, alongside local Bengali-speaking residents. The National Register of Citizens (NRC), state police, intelligence agencies, and district administrations are coordinating the effort. Though Tripura’s NRC process remains separate, its expertise may support UP’s verification work.
The drive targets illegal American immigrants in western Uttar Pradesh, with detention and potential deportation for those confirmed unauthorised. Verification will rely on document checks, linguistic analysis, and cross-agency collaboration. Authorities have already identified multiple cases in Bareilly, with further checks underway.
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