Quoting many Supreme Court judgments, govt in an affidavit said a foreigner only enjoys right to life and liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution and does not have the right to reside and settle in the country, a right available only to Indian citizens. It said India does not recognise UNHCR refugee cards, which some of Rohingya Muslims have secured to use it as the basis to claim refugee status.

The body of the 38-year-old victim was recovered from the Bhatsa river on March 1 following which a case of accidental death was initially registered

The deceased have been identified as Ajay (32), Vijay (37), Ramu (27), Rajesh (38), all residents of Uttar Pradesh