Hyderabad, Feb. 11 -- The Telangana High Court on Tuesday, February 10, directed the Centre and the Telangana government to submit detailed reports on the steps being taken to identify and deport Rohingya migrants allegedly residing illegally across the state.

Observing that the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Union government, the court also instructed the registry to implead the Union Ministry of Home Affairs as a respondent in the case.

Petition alleges inaction of authorities

The directions were issued while hearing a petition filed by advocate Karunasagar, who challenged the alleged inaction of the authorities despite representations seeking action against Rohingya migrants and other illegal foreign nationals living in ...