A massive crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants is underway across several districts of Odisha, with police and administration stepping up surveillance and verification drives. Security checks have been intensified, particularly in coastal regions, following intelligence inputs about suspected infiltration.

In Bhadrak district, the operation has been launched in full swing at the Kasia Marine Police Station limits under Basudevpur block. Early on Friday morning, police teams began thorough inspections at the Kasia fishing jetty, a key point where boats frequently move into deep-sea areas.

Officials are closely monitoring all fishing vessels leaving for the sea as part of efforts to identify and track suspected Bangladeshi nationals. Verification of identity documents, boat crew det

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