‘We're treated like criminals’: Citizenship checks trigger migrant exodus in Gurgaon

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Gurgaon Migrant Crisis: Hundreds of migrant workers in Gurgaon, mostly Bengali-speaking, are leaving the city fearing detentions amid an ongoing verification drive aimed at identifying illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya residents. Despite holding valid Indian documents, many claim they are being picked up randomly or harassed. With community centres doubling as detention spaces and no clear communication from authorities, uncertainty is driving families to abandon homes, jobs and schools. The police deny abuse, stating that eight illegal immigrants have been identified and legal action is underway.