India, April 25 -- Following the Centre's directive barring Pakistani nationals from entering India under the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES), Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said the state is closely monitoring individuals residing illegally. He added that those without valid documents must be identified and sent back.

In a conversation with news agency ANI, Parameshwara emphasized the need for heightened vigilance and coordination with central agencies. "We must take stringent action against terrorists. Anyone staying illegally in Karnataka will be tracked. Central intelligence officials are already stationed in Bengaluru, and if we come across sleeper cells, we'll alert them immediately," he said.

His remarks come in the wa...