Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Karnataka Identifies 911 Illegal Immigrants, 365 Linked to Cases
Karnataka checked the documents of foreign nationals living in the state.
Officials said they identified 911 people who were staying illegally.
The review covered the past three years.
Of these people, 365 were linked to criminal cases.
Most of those identified—868—were from Bangladesh.
Others came from Pakistan, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Uganda.
The checks included people without proper documents.
They also included people who stayed after their visas expired or allowed period ended.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge gave these details to the state Legislative Council.
Karnataka identified 911 illegal immigrants over the past three years.
Of those identified, 365 were linked to criminal cases, according to Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
Bangladesh accounted for 868 people, followed by Pakistan with 20 and Nigeria with 13.
The remaining individuals were from Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Uganda.
The verification examined foreign nationals living in Karnataka, including those without valid documents or overstaying visas.
- Who
- Karnataka authorities, with details provided by Home Minister Priyank Kharge, identified 911 illegal immigrants; 365 were linked to criminal cases.
- What
- A verification exercise identified foreign nationals allegedly staying in Karnataka without valid documents or beyond permitted visa periods.
- When
- Over the past three years; Kharge provided the written reply on a Thursday in response to a question raised on August 20.
- Where
- Karnataka, India.
- Why
- To identify and verify foreign nationals residing in the state, including those allegedly staying illegally.
- People identified
- 911 illegal immigrants
- Linked to criminal cases
- 365
- Largest nationality group
- Bangladesh, with 868 people
- Other groups
- Pakistan: 20; Nigeria: 13
- Additional nationalities
- Sri Lanka: 8; Myanmar: 1; Uganda: 1
- Verification scope
- Foreign nationals without valid documents or staying beyond permitted visa periods
- Official source
- Written reply by Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge in the state Legislative Council