Indian police crack down on illegal migrants, arrest 20 Bangladeshi nationals

The Delhi Police have launched a major crackdown against illegal immigration, detaining 20 Bangladeshi nationals in the national capital during the first month of the year.

The operation, spearheaded by the South East District Police, led to the apprehension of a group consisting of 12 men, 8 women, and 4 children. Following their detention, the individuals were transferred to a dedicated detention centre. Authorities have confirmed that deportation proceedings to send them back to Bangladesh will commence shortly.

Sources within the department have told News18 that the detainees had been residing in various parts of Delhi by utilising fraudulent identities.

Hunt for Human Trafficking Links

The crackdown has now shifted focus toward the logistical networks supporting illegal stays. Investigators are actively searching for the agents and middlemen who allegedly facilitated the group’s entry into India and helped them settle in the capital under false pretences.

Security across the South East District remains high as police continue to verify the credentials of suspected illegal residents in the area.

Earlier, five Bangladeshi nationals were detained for overstaying their visas in the first week of January.

DCP (outer) Sachin Sharma said, “Sensing police surveillance, the suspects tried to flee to avoid verification. The team stepped up checks at transit points, including border areas and railway stations, to prevent their escape.”

During a check at the Mangolpuri railway line, police officials found five Bangladeshi nationals who were trying to flee with their luggage. When pursued on foot, the people tried dispersing in different directions but were caught.

Expired passports and visas were found in their possession and the individuals were identified as Rashedullah Chowdhury (50), Mohammad Zakir Hussain (37), Mohebbul Islam (36), Mohammad Moinuddin (35) and Hritik Raj Banik (22), all from Bangladesh.