The Jammu and Kashmir police on Tuesday detained 39 people in a major crackdown on Rohingyas and Bangladesh nationals living in several districts of Jammu region.
Over 40 places were searched in Jammu, Rajouri, Poonch, Doda and Kishtwar districts of the region.
“Around 30 searches were conducted in Jammu district. Around 39 people have been detained for questioning in the entire Jammu province. The police are trying to identify the aiders and abettors involved in illegal settlement of these foreigners,” Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu, Anand Jain, said.
