Police on Wednesday detained 14 Afghan nationals on suspicion of residing illegally in Hyderabad and shifted them to a holding centre for verification of their documents. The operation comes as the government continues its intensified campaign against foreign nationals living in the country without valid legal status.
Raids Across Hyderabad
According to a police spokesperson, Hyderabad Police carried out raids in different parts of the city and took 14 suspects into custody before transferring them to a holding centre. The spokesperson said that the verification of documents and identities of all individuals was ongoing.
Verification Process Underway
All the suspects will remain in the holding centre until the verification is complete. Action will be taken against those who do not meet the legal requirements, he added. The police spokesperson said that the operations are continuing in accordance with government instructions, adding the process of identifying and verifying illegal residents has been accelerated, and further legal action will be taken after the verification is completed.
