New Delhi, July 29 -- Ten Indian nationals were refused entry into Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) despite the country's ongoing visa-free travel policy for Indian passport holders, MalayMail reported.

The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) carried out a seven-hour immigration operation at Terminal 1 of KLIA on Friday, targeting passengers from high-risk flights. According to officials, more than 400 travellers were screened during the operation.

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Of the 99 foreign nationals denied entry, 80 were from Bangladesh, 10 from India, and 9 from Pakistan. All were men, the authorities...