No report of influx of Bangladeshis through sea route: Odisha's law min

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan asserted there was no report of an influx of Bangladeshis into the coastal state through the sea route after unrest in the neighbouring country.

He said Bangladeshis staying illegally in Odisha will be identified and repatriated to their country.

Police said three-tier security is being maintained along the coastline by the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and Odisha Marine Police.

Replying to queries from journalists on the possibility of an influx from Bangladesh through the sea route in the wake of political turmoil in the neighbouring country, Harichandan said that Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed both Coast Guard and Odisha Marine Police to undertake patrolling along the coastline to prevent such attempts.

He asserted there has been no such report after the recent incidents in Bangladesh.

"Some Bangladeshis have been residing in Odisha for a long time. The state government will verify their documents such as visa and work pe