In a significant crackdown in Odisha, police detained two suspected Bangladeshi nationals and seized a firearm after responding to intelligence about illegal immigrants residing in Beheram Basti. The operation escalated when individuals resisted, allowing over ten others to escape, prompting a manhunt for absconding suspects. Authorities are currently examining the identities of those detained and the firearm’s potential link to organized criminal activities. This incident raises alarms about unauthorized immigration and the establishment of illegal settlements in coastal Odisha, prompting plans for intensified checks in surrounding areas to mitigate similar threats and enhance local security.