Archive · 20 May 2025
Police: No Foreign Nationals Found; SIM Card Inquiry Ongoing
Someone thought some people in their town might be from another country and told the police.
The police checked it out.
They found the people were actually from another part of the country, here for a religious class.
The police are now checking into a different issue: lots of people buying phone SIM cards.
They will tell the person who reported the potential issue what they find out.
The police are asking everyone to report anything suspicious.
Police Commissioner clarifies no foreign nationals were found in the twin cities.
Verification conducted at mosques revealed visitors from Surat, Gujarat.
The visitors were in Dharwad for a religious training program.
Police are investigating the purchase of multiple SIM cards.
The public is asked to alert the police of any suspicious activity.
- Who
- Arvind Bellad and the Hubballi-Dharwad Police
- What
- Bellad reported suspected foreign nationals. Police investigated and clarified no foreign nationals found and are looking into SIM card purchases.
- When
- Unspecified, with police response reported on May 20, 2025
- Where
- Hubballi-Dharwad, twin cities
- Why
- Bellad reported the movement of suspected foreign nationals and the police responded by investigating the claims and multiple SIM card purchases.
Bellad's Accusations
Police's Stance
Presence of Foreign Nationals
Bellad's Accusations
Suspected foreign nationals were present, and the police were neglecting the issue.
Police's Stance
No foreign nationals were found in the twin cities.
Action on Complaint
Bellad's Accusations
The police were failing to act on the reported presence of foreign nationals.
Police's Stance
The police conducted verification and are addressing the SIM card issue.
- Reported By
- Arvind Bellad
- Address To
- Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner
- Verification Location
- Mosques in Twin Cities
- Origin of Visitors
- Surat, Gujarat
- Reason for Visit
- Religious training program
