Bhadrak: Police in Odisha 's Bhadrak district have detained 17 people on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals. The group was intercepted near the Bhadrak bus stand on Tuesday after their movements and responses during questioning raised doubts.

According to reports, the 17 individuals were travelling from Murshidabad in West Bengal to Bhadrak. Town police stopped them near the old bus stand and conducted preliminary questioning. As suspicions grew, the group was taken to the night shelter near the new bus stand for further verification.

Bhadrak SP Manoj Raut said police are examining Aadhaar cards and other documents produced by the detainees. He added that their exact identity will be confirmed after the verification process is completed.

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