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Uttarakhand Operation Kalnemi Arrests 511 as 19 Bangladeshi Nationals Detained
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Published on 24 April 2026

19 of the arrested are Bangladeshi nationals
Uttarakhand’s crackdown under Operation Kalnemi has resulted in 511 arrests across three districts, targeting people accused of running scams and imposters using religious authority. The drive also detained 19 Bangladeshi nationals, as officials say the action aims to protect Uttarakhand’s cultural identity and maintain law and order amid concerns about illegal residency.
- Operation Kalnemi led to 511 arrests across three Uttarakhand districts
- The campaign targets fake babas, fraudsters, and imposters
- Officials report 19 Bangladeshi nationals among those detained
- The crackdown is framed as protecting cultural identity and law and order
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