Guwahati Police detained 13 people suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals on Friday, June 19, 2026, during a verification drive in the Arya Nagar area of the city. Officials said the group — including men, women and several children — was found staying at the RR Guest House and was taken into custody after allegedly failing to produce valid identification or travel documents during checks.
The operation was described by police as part of routine verification efforts aimed at identifying unauthorised residents and possible cases of illegal entry. After initial questioning, all 13 were moved to the Border Branch of Paltan Bazar Police Station for further examination and legal processing.
Authorities said due process is being followed and that investigators are verifying the detainees’ identities, travel histories and documents to determine nationality and how they entered Guwahati. Police declined to confirm the names or ages of those detained pending verification and legal procedures.
Sources within the investigation added that officers are probing the circumstances of the group’s stay in the city and will examine whether any local facilitation or a network helped arrange their accommodation. The inquiry will inform potential charges or administrative action if unauthorised entry or harbouring is established.
Police said additional details will be released after verification and the investigation progress. The case underscores ongoing enforcement efforts by Guwahati Police to monitor illegal migration and unauthorised stays in the city.
Original Source: https://www.indiatodayne.in/assam/story/13-suspected-bangladeshi-nationals-detained-during-verification-drive-in-guwahati-1411182-2026-06-20?utm_source=rssfeed
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Publish Date: 2026-06-20 07:55:00
