Mumbai, 23 May (HS): In a major crackdown on people illegally

living in India, Dombivali and Navi Mumbai police arrested 24 Nigerian

nationals, 14 men, six women and four children.

Kalyan Circle Deputy Commissioner of Police Atul

Jhende on Saturday told the media that based on intelligence information the

operation was carried out by Navi Mumbai and Thane police. A combing operation

was carried out in Downtown and Crown Palava buildings in Palava region. Out of

the 24 people arrested, eight were not in possession of legal documents

relating to stay in India.

Offence against nine among them related to drugs

smuggling were registered in different police stations. During the operation a

woman jumped from the fourth floor of the building and got injured. She has

been admitted to a hospital.

Verification of their documents was in progress. The

owners of the apartments have also been booked for helping them in their

illegal stay.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar