Imphal, July 25 -- The Manipur government has launched a concerted crackdown on illegal immigrants, setting up Special Task Forces (STFs) across all districts to identify, detain, and deport foreign nationals staying without valid travel documents.

The move is part of a nationwide operation initiated by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), aimed at detecting and deporting Bangladeshi, Pakistani, and Rohingya (Myanmar) nationals who are illegally residing in India.

The MHA has issued directives to all States and Union Territories to form dedicated task forces supervised by police officials for this purpose.

In compliance with the MHA's directive, Manipur has already established detention camps at select locations. These facilities will b...