IMPHAL: In an all-out effort, Manipur Police have launched extensive search operations across the state to detect the illegal infiltrators from other countries, including Myanmar and Bangladesh, officials said on Friday.
A senior official said that the Manipur Police, with utmost seriousness, have taken up the issue of illegal immigrants, including Bangladeshis, Rohingyas (Myanmar nationals) and Pakistani citizens, in view of growing challenges and threats.
The official said that the revised instructions outlining the procedure for detection, restriction of movement, and deportation of such illegal migrants have been issued by the police headquarters and circulated to all 16 district Superintendents of Police across the state.
"In addition, a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) for verification and detection of illegal immigrants, including Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, has been provided to ensure uniform and coordinated action at the district level," the official said. To strengthen enforcement, Special Task Forces (STFs) have been constituted by all 16 district police authorities to detect, identify, and take appropriate legal action against illegal immigrants residing in the state.
Senior officers are conducting regular and strict reviews of the progress and effectiveness of the actions being taken in this regard, the official said.
Fresh instructions from the police headquarters came three days after the order of Commissioner, Home, N. Ashok Kumar. (IANS)
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