Itanagar: A total of 39 individuals were detained for residing or working in Arunachal Pradesh without valid Inner Line Permits (ILPs), an official said on Tuesday.
The ILP is a mandatory document for Indian citizens who are not natives of Arunachal Pradesh to enter and stay in the state.
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The detentions were made during a coordinated enforcement drive in Banderdewa, Karsingsa, Naharlagun, and Papu Hills, according to Naharlagun-Itanagar Capital Region Superintendent of Police (SP) Nyelam Nega.
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The checks were conducted by police teams from Banderdewa, Naharlagun, and Papu Hills police stations at labour camps, work sites, and roadside establishments.
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All violators were detained and forwarded to the executive magistrate for legal action, the SP said.
At Banderdewa, a team led by Inspector Kipa Hamak registered non-FIR cases against three individuals. In Naharlagun, a team led by Inspector Krishnendu Dev detained 30 people, while another team under Inspector Tarun Mai at Papu Hills police station detained six individuals.
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The SP stated that the checks were conducted peacefully and in accordance with legal procedures. He reiterated that valid ILPs are mandatory for all non-residents and that employers are responsible for ensuring compliance.
The ILP system is intended to regulate the entry of non-residents and protect the cultural identity of the indigenous communities in the state. The SP added that similar enforcement drives will continue.