Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (PTI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday asked the police to up its vigil on illegal immigration in the state.

Addressing the concluding session of the two-day annual conference of district collectors and superintendents of police, Majhi asked the officers to work in coordination with the Coast Guard and Indian Navy to check illegal immigration.

The direction came as the police have launched a crackdown in coastal districts against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.

Majhi also asked the police not to succumb to any pressure and take necessary action against criminals as per the law.

"The district collectors and SPs should work in coordination with each other. Care should be taken so that development is ensured along with security," he said.

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