Verification Drive News Today

12:27 PM In a major crackdown by the Jammu & Kashmir administration, a verification drive was started on Saturday to collect biometric and other information from Rohingyas in Jammu. At least 155 Rohingyas have been sent to the holding centre as a part of the verification process. Many of the Rohingyas reached India illegally via Bangladesh after being persecuted in their home country and sought refuge in Jammu and other parts of India. The verification process of these ...

The drive came a day after BKU leader Rakesh Tikait suggested that all those coming to join the protest should carry Aadhaar or some other identification and that at least five people should verify their identity. Usually, those coming to join the protest can ask their fellow villagers to vouch for their identity.