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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
In six months of 2025, state deported 77 foreigners for overstaying, illegal activities
Panaji: In the first half of this year, 77 foreigners — 32 men and 45 women — were deported from the state by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). These foreigners are from Russia, Bangladesh, Uganda, Nigeria, Britain, Argentina, Ukraine, Belarus, and Mauritius. Goa police arrested 32 foreigners for overstaying and eight in narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances cases. Operation Flushout launched by Goa police involves intensive action against foreigners who deliberately overstay or engage in illegal activities. North Goa police and the crime branch have been continuously acting against these offences. The action intensified in May and June 2025. A total of 56 such actions were taken over the past six months, of which 35 cases were detected in May and June. 'Operation Flushout will continue,' SP crime branch Rahul Gupta said. 'Our resolve is to ensure that foreigners who come to India follow and respect the law and culture of the country. Action was enhanced in recent months as per the directions of the chief minister and the DGP.' FRRO SP Arshi Aadil said, 'Of the 32 males deported by FRRO Goa, 13 were from Russia, 12 from Bangladesh, and one each from Uganda, Nigeria, Poland, Morocco, Britain, Ukraine, and Mauritius.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like USDJPY đang đi lên không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Aadil added, 'Of the 45 females deported, 17 were from Uganda, 14 from Bangladesh, 12 from Russia, and one each from Britain, Ukraine, Belarus, and Argentina.' Police said that FRRO Mumbai shared the details with Goa police on the illegal stay of foreigners in the state, and based on that, action was taken in Goa. 'The action against illegally overstaying foreigners will continue considering the security of our nation,' Goa police said. 'The accommodation providers are requested to promptly submit the C-Forms to about foreign nationals within 24 hours of their arrival in their accommodation and to effect cross-entry of their departure on the online portal once they depart from their accommodation. ' The public is requested to report any illegally overstaying foreigners noticed in their locality to the nearest police station for appropriate action, Goa police said. 'Timely reporting will go a long way in maintaining law and order and peace in the state,' police said.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Foreigners overstaying: Cops file 6 FIRs against landlords
Panaji: In the first five months, Goa police have registered six first information reports (FIRs) against landlords for failing to provide details of foreigners staying in their premises to police stations. During the same period, 26 foreigners were found staying illegally in the state. SP (crime branch) Rahul Gupta said that Goa police is cracking down on landlords failing to submit C-Forms for foreign tenants as well as foreigners staying illegally. Goa police has been regularly conducting drives and combing operations across the state to detect and prevent illegalities and to maintain internal security. During such drives, foreign nationals residing in rented premises and guest houses were also checked for compliance with mandatory registration norms under the Foreigners Act. 'During the period from Jan to May, six FIRs were registered against landlords who let out their premises to foreign nationals without submitting the mandatory C-Form to the authorities,' Gupta said. 'Appropriate legal action has been initiated against them, and further investigations are in progress.' Additionally, 23 foreign nationals were found staying illegally in the state during this period, of which 21 were found in North Goa district and two in South Goa. Action was initiated against them under the relevant provisions of law,' the SP said. The C-Form is a vital requirement under the Foreigners Act, 1946, and associated rules, which mandates that landlords, guest house operators, and accommodation providers report the stay of foreign nationals within 24 hours of their arrival. This is crucial for ensuring the safety, security, and traceability of all foreigners visiting the state. Goa police has said that all landlords, guest house owners, property managers, and hotel operators should strictly comply with the legal requirement of submitting C-Forms promptly. Non-compliance will attract strict penal action under the applicable laws. People should also report any such violations to the nearest police station or through the official Goa police channels. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
