Navi Mumbai, May 2 -- Navi Mumbai police launched a combing operation late Thursday night to arrest wanted and absconding criminals and identify illegal foreign nationals in the area.

Senior police inspector Nitin Thackeray stated that approximately 70 police officials will be involved in the operation. This includes "2 inspectors, seven officers, 30 officials from the Riot Control Unit (RCP) of Navi Mumbai Police, among other security personnel".

"We have formed three teams for this operation. Some specific areas have been mapped and will be probed thoroughly," Thackeray told ANI.

As part of the operation, police will also check previous criminal records. "We have identified a few criminals already, and an investigation will be conduc...