India, July 27 -- Over 250 migrant workers who were detained by Gurugram Police - targeting alleged illegal immigrants from Bangladesh - in the past week have finally been released after a prolonged verification process while 10 individuals were purportedly identified as Bangladeshi nationals and illegal residents. Police said they remain in custody and will be sent back to their native places.

Those who have been released said they had valid Aadhaar cards and other documents, but were still held in police detention centres for up to four days. "I had my Aadhaar card and even rent receipts. Still, I was kept inside for three days. My employer eventually called the SHO (station house officer) to confirm I worked for them. We are treated l...