Authorities in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, discovered 90 Bangladeshi nationals during an inspection of kilns in Khajpur village, police reported on Friday. All individuals were taken into custody for questioning.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mathura Shlok Kumar, the detained group consisted of 35 men, 27 women, and 28 children. Kumar stated that the inspection aimed to verify the identity and legal status of laborers working in the district’s rural areas.

During preliminary questioning, the individuals revealed they had arrived in Mathura three to four months ago after residing in a neighboring state. Kumar confirmed that detailed interrogations are ongoing and other agencies have been informed to assist in the investigation.

This development comes as part of a larger initiative by the Uttar Pradesh government to identify and deport Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants residing illegally in the state. Officials previously took action against Pakistani nationals living unlawfully and have now shifted focus to Bangladeshi and Rohingya individuals.

Authorities have observed that many undocumented migrants adopt false identities to settle across various districts. In response, directives have been issued to District Magistrates, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Police Commissioners to expedite identification processes.
Meanwhile, operations targeting unauthorized structures along the India-Nepal border continue.

A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) highlighted Uttar Pradesh’s achievement as the first state to repatriate all Pakistani citizens residing illegally, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally overseeing the process.