23 Foreign Nationals Detained In Tolichowki Cordon-And-Search Operation

Hyderabad, Feb 17 (Maxim News): In a late-night crackdown, police conducted an extensive cordon and search operation and detained 23 foreign nationals for allegedly overstaying their visas and seizing several illegal items in Tolichowki on Monday.

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The operation was conducted focusing on residential areas, including Paramount Colony (Gates 1 to 4), IAS Colony and Hakeempet Kunta, based on specific intelligence inputs about illegal foreign residents.

Around 250 police personnel participated in the coordinated action, forming 10 search parties, seven cut-off teams, five lifting parties and two holding points to secure the area and prevent escape.

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With assistance from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in Hyderabad, the police officials verified documents and identified 23 foreign nationals allegedly residing in the city without a valid visa status. Legal proceedings are being initiated against them under relevant provisions.

During the search, police also seized 30 two-wheelers lacking valid documents, nine gas cylinders allegedly used for illegal refilling and 53 liquor bottles suspected to be stocked or sold illegally.

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Police officials said special drives will continue across sensitive areas to curb illegal activities. (Maxim News) 

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