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Odisha Launches Crackdown on Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants

5/20/2025

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The Odisha government is ramping up its crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, designating the Special Task Force (STF) to spearhead the initiative. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan emphasized that non-citizens will be expelled, as recent arrests underscore growing security concerns linked to undocumented residents.

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The Odisha government is ramping up its crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, designating the Special Task Force (STF) to spearhead the initiative. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan emphasized that non-citizens will be expelled, as recent arrests underscore growing security concerns linked to undocumented residents.