Two Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in Bengaluru held: Police
Bengaluru (PTI): Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a 17-year-old girl, who were residing illegally in the city, were held during a police verification drive, officials said on Thursday.
The girl who hails from Dhaka, and 23-year-old Mohammed Umar, who hails from Bagerhat district of Bangladesh, were working at Winsome Tree Community here, they said.
The duo, who lived in the K Narayanapura area, under the jurisdiction of the Kothanur police station limits, were caught on Wednesday during a police verification drive, a senior police officer said.
Following an inquiry, the two were handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for further legal action, he said.
"Further verification and proceedings will be carried out in accordance with immigration rules. Currently, they have been shifted to a detention centre," he added.
These special drives are being conducted following the directives of Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara, who in February instructed the police department to conduct a state-wide drive to identify Bangladeshi nationals or other foreign nationals staying illegally here.
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South Africa beat India by six wickets in 1st Women's T20I
Durban (PTI): South Africa skipper Laura Wolvaardt struck a fluent 51 as the hosts defeated India by six wickets in the opening Women's T20I here on Friday.
Chasing a modest 157/7, built around captain Harmanpreet Kaur's 33-ball 47, South Africa overhauled the target in 19.1 overs to go 1-0 up in the five-match series.
Wolvaardt and Annerie Dercksen (44 not out) shared a crucial 52-run stand for the third wicket, which formed the backbone of the comfortable chase.
Earlier, India got off to a brisk start through Shafali Verma, who made 34 off 20 balls, while Jemimah Rodrigues (36 off 29) and Harmanpreet stitched a 71-run stand to lift the total.
Brief scores:
India 157 for 7 in 20 overs (Jemimah Rodrigues 36, Harmanpreet Kaur 47 not out; Ayabonga Khaka 3/16).
South Afrcia 158 for 4 in 19.1 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 51, Annerie Dercksen 44 not out; Shreyanka Patil 2/26).
