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The four settled in Panickampalayam four months ago, taking up jobs in small-scale industries, according to Perundurai police. “Routine checks on Wednesday evening revealed that they lacked proper immigration papers,” an officer said. Bangladeshi nationals often cross into India through the porous borders in West Bengal and Assam, seeking livelihood in construction, textiles and other informal sectors, according to him. However, without valid permits, they remain vulnerable to detention and deportation,” he said. Police sources said the detainees were moved to a special camp in Trichy, which houses foreign nationals awaiting repatriation.
ERODE: The Perundurai police in Erode district have detained four Bangladeshi nationals on charges of staying in the country without valid documents. “Over time, many move to southern states, including Tamil Nadu , where industrial clusters provide employment opportunities.