Varanasi, Dec. 24 -- UP Police continued 'Operation Torch' in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday. ACP Vidush Saxena shared that this operation is being conducted to identify the non-natives and their origins.

Launched on December 17, 'Operation Torch' is an initiative by the Uttar Pradesh Police to detect illegal immigrants living in Varanasi.

The police team was seen asking residents about their backgrounds and employment to verify their residency status.

A thorough survey of the make-shift homes was conducted to ensure that residents of other countries, such as Bangladesh, are not residing there.

They questioned a resident about where he used to live and what he does for a living. The family was also questioned about any government...