Guwahati, May 26 -- The Assam police have detained several suspected Bangladeshi citizens in various districts of the state following the Central government's instruction to verify illegal Bangladeshi and Myanmar citizens across states and Union Territories.
Hundreds of suspected persons have been picked up for the last three days by members of Assam police and efforts are in to verify their identity, officials said.
"It is a routine process. We are going to verify their identity. If they are Indian, there is no issue, but if they are not genuine Indian citizens, they would be sent to the "illegal foreigners holding area" which is located in Matia in Goalpara district," said a senior Assam police officer on Monday.
He said it is difficul...