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Hyderabad Police Detain 23 Foreigners in Tolichowki Cordon-and-Search Operation

Officials pursue legal action after a 250-strong team working with the FRRO identified visa overstays during a late-night sweep.

Overview

  • Police conducted the operation late on February 16 in Paramount Colony (Gates 1–4), IAS Colony, and Hakeempet Kunta within Tolichowki limits.
  • Under DCP G. Chandra Mohan, 250 personnel formed 10 search teams, seven cut-off teams, five lifting teams, and two holding points.
  • Authorities detained 23 people for overstaying visas after verification with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, Hyderabad.
  • Searches also led to the seizure of 30 two-wheelers without valid documents, nine gas cylinders allegedly used for illegal refilling, and 53 liquor bottles held or sold unlawfully.
  • Police did not disclose the detainees' nationalities, and say legal proceedings are underway with similar compliance checks expected to continue.