Dehradun, April 18 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has instructed the police department to launch an intensive drive, in coordination with the administration, to take prompt and stringent action against foreign nationals residing illegally in the state using forged documents such as fake Aadhar cards, according to a statement.

He has also instructed strict action against those assisting intruders in creating fake certificates. CM Dhami directed police officers to take firm action against the drug mafia, stressing that maintaining public trust is the top priority.

He clearly instructed officials that the Uttarakhand Police must uphold a friendly approach towards the public while ensuring a sense of fear among criminals....