Bareilly police begin 15-day drive to identify Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants
'As per the instructions received from the administration, a 15-day drive between May 25 and June 10 has been started by the police to find outsiders. Under each police station, a team comprising an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and male and female constables will gather information in the morning and evening about suspected individuals who are likely to be from outside. The teams will talk to the suspected individuals, and verify their identity. If any Bangladeshi or Rohingya is found, the person will be sent to a detention centre and their verification will be conducted within 30 days. Further action will be taken as per the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). All Station House Officers (SHOs) across the district have been directed to actively participate in the drive,' said Anurag Arya, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
The SSP directed all Circle Officers and Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) officials to cooperate with the dedicated teams. He added that the focus of the campaign will be on identifying individuals temporarily residing in the district in makeshift settlements such as tents and shanties. 'Police station-wise teams will operate under the close supervision of senior officers to ensure thorough identification and action,' he said.
The SSP also directed district officials to verify and monitor individuals involved in past disputes or known rivalries, to aid in maintaining strict surveillance in sensitive areas.
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