Detained on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, 19 Bengal workers released from Chhattisgarh

Detained on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, 19 Bengal workers released from Chhattisgarh

Police in Chhattisgarh detained 19 workers from West Bengal, suspecting them of being illegal Bangladeshi migrants. After investigation, officials found the suspicion unfounded and released the men. They had been held for several days, and state authorities said they will review verification procedures to avoid similar incidents. The case underscores ongoing concerns about labor migration and the need for robust verification in the region.

Detained on suspicion of being Bangladeshi, 19 Bengal workers released from Chhattisgarh — PinBrief