Bhubaneswar, Nov. 17 -- Police in Kendrapara district stepped up security on Monday after the arrest of a suspected Bangladeshi national in neighbouring Jagatsinghpur triggered tension in the region.

Security forces have launched stringent checking drives across multiple locations, including Duhuria, Garapur, Rajkanika, Pattamundai, Rajnagar and Mahakalpada.

Teams have set up blockades and are inspecting buses and private vehicles to trace any possible illegal entry or escape routes.

Official sources said the operation was intensified following concerns that more suspected Bangladeshi infiltrators could attempt to enter or flee through the district.

Police monitoring has been increased at all strategic points as part of the heightened...