India, May 2 -- The Gujarat government has intensified its crackdown on suspected illegal settlements following the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir last month, impacting Bangladeshi nationals residing near Chandola Lake in Ahmedabad. The area is often referred to as "mini-Bangladesh" due to its significant population of illegal immigrants.

Launched on April 29 by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) and the Gujarat police, authorities reclaimed over 1.5 lakh square yards of encroached land by Thursday.

"The operation marks Gujarat's firm stance against illegal settlements and anti-national elements," said Sharad Singhal, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime).

The crackdown focused on multiple criminal networks operating in the ar...