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Over 110 Bangladeshi Nationals Detained in Major Crackdowns Across Uttar Pradesh and Haryana

Recent raids in Mathura and Nuh uncover illegal migration networks involving forged documents and brokered labor placements.

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Police said those detained were found to be residing at a brick kiln in Khajpur village for the past 3-4 months after shifting from a nearby state. (Representational image)
Four men, six women, and 13 minors were working as labourers at the brick kiln in Baajdaka village, they said. (HT File)
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Overview

  • Mathura police detained 90 Bangladeshi nationals, including 28 children, during a verification drive at brick kilns in Khajpur village on May 16–17.
  • On May 18, Haryana police arrested 23 Bangladeshi nationals, including 13 minors, from a brick kiln in Nuh district for lacking valid documents.
  • Authorities recovered forged Aadhaar cards from detainees in Mathura, suggesting the involvement of organized document forgery networks.
  • Investigations are underway into the detainees' entry routes, broker connections, and job contractors who facilitated their illegal stay.
  • These operations are part of broader state-led efforts to identify and deport undocumented migrants, with a focus on Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals.