Hyderabad, Oct. 3 -- Hyderabad City Police have identified 49 foreign nationals for allegedly overstaying in India or violating immigration regulations during a special joint operation conducted across the city, with 12 of them already deported to their respective countries.

The operation, which began on August 31, was conducted by the Special Branch-Foreigners Monitoring Cell in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), local Law and Order Police and the IT Cell, Hyderabad Police said in a release on Saturday .

The operation was aimed at verifying foreign nationals, ensuring compliance with visa conditions and preventing unlawful activities, besides creating awareness among the public and accommodation provide...