In a special operation launched Monday night, police in Jharsuguda district of Odisha, India, detained 444 individuals suspected to be illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and among them, possibly Rohingyas. Authorities have confirmed that those detained are being held in custody while their identities are verified. Many of them worked as day laborers, masons, or street vendors. Police stated that anyone lacking proper documentation will face legal action and potential deportation. The operation was carried out following directives from India’s Ministry of Home Affairs.