Varanasi Police begin week-long crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi, Rohingya settlers

• Varanasi police launched a week-long verification drive targeting Bangladeshi, Rohingya, and other illegal immigrants.
• The drive aims to identify individuals residing in makeshift settlements or working as hawkers without valid documents.
• Police teams are deployed across Varanasi to conduct intensive checks and record personal details of those verified.
• Individuals found residing illegally will face strict legal action as per rules.

Why It Matters: Varanasi police target illegal immigrants, affecting their residency.