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India Gazette
28-06-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Police apprehended 18 illegal Bangladeshi nationals in Ashok Vihar
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): In a joint combing operation by the Foreigners Cell of the North-West District Police, 18 illegal Bangladeshi nationals, including five transgenders, were apprehended from the Ashok Vihar area of Delhi. Police also recovered seven smartphones installed with the banned IMO app, which the accused were allegedly using to stay in touch with their families in Bangladesh. During the operation, the team strategically cordoned off the target area and conducted a comprehensive verification drive. Approximately 100 jhuggis and 150 lanes were thoroughly inspected as part of an intensive combing exercise. During the course of the operation, a suspicious individual was apprehended and subjected to detailed interrogation. Although he initially attempted to mislead the authorities, he eventually confessed to being a Bangladeshi national. Based on the information provided by him, other members of his family were also located and apprehended. In total, 13 individuals, including 10 adults and 3 children, were identified as Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the area without valid travel documents, visas, or permits. Their presence constitutes a violation of the Foreigners Act, 1946, as well as other applicable immigration laws. During the operation, the team observed and identified five individuals engaged in begging at various locations who were presenting themselves as transgender women. Upon closer verification, it was found that these individuals had altered their physical appearance to resemble women by using heavy makeup, traditional female attire such as sarees and salwar suits, artificial hair (wigs), bangles, bindis, breast enhancement techniques, and other feminine accessories. Some had also modified their voice and body language to closely mimic female mannerisms. Preliminary interrogation raised doubts regarding their Indian nationality, leading to their apprehension for further inquiry. During detailed questioning, they revealed that they had adopted these disguises and had even undergone minor surgeries and hormonal treatments to alter their sex and appearance in an attempt to evade detection. The misuse of transgender identity by foreign nationals to circumvent legal scrutiny not only obstructs lawful enforcement procedures but also adversely impacts the perception and rights of the genuine transgender community. All the individuals were taken into custody on the spot and shifted to the Foreigners' cell for detailed interrogation and documentation. During interrogation, 7 mobile phones with the banned IMO app installed were found with them. (ANI)
Hans India
16-06-2025
- Hans India
36 Bangladeshi nationals, including 17 minors, apprehended in Delhi
The Foreigners Cell of North-West District Delhi Police, on Monday, apprehended 36 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the capital. The arrest of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, which included 17 minors, followed a sustained and meticulous surveillance operation. The raids were conducted on June 13 after specific intelligence on illegal Bangladeshis residing in the Bharat Nagar area. About 25 footpaths and 32 lanes were thoroughly checked during an intensive combing operation. The illegal migrants were taken into custody for detailed interrogation and documentation. A total of 7 smartphones with the banned IMO App and 13 Bangladeshi ID cards were recovered from their possession. The crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis comes as part of the Delhi government's drive to locate, identify and flush out unauthorised foreign nationals living illegally in the capital. The action was initiated after days of sustained manual and technical surveillance. The Foreigners Cell of Delhi Police received credible information on June 13 regarding the presence of an illegal Bangladeshi national residing in the Wazirpur area. Acting on this input, the team cordoned off the area and conducted a comprehensive verification drive. During the operation, a suspected individual was apprehended and subjected to detailed interrogation. He tried to mislead the team initially, but gave up after repeated questioning. He admitted to being a Bangladeshi national residing illegally in India. It was after his disclosure and spilling of the beans that the crackdown intensified, leading to the arrest of over three dozen Bangladeshis. A total of 36 individuals, including 19 adults and 17 children, were found to be Bangladeshi nationals residing in Wazirpur JJ Colony, Delhi, without valid travel documents, visas, or permits, violating the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946. During questioning, they disclosed that they had previously worked at a brick manufacturing unit in Mewat, Haryana and had fled the area out of fear. They admitted that they kept changing their whereabouts on footpaths to avoid getting caught and were in the process of securing rented accommodation. According to police sources, the procedure for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshi residents will begin soon. Also, the clampdown on networks facilitating illegal immigration and sheltering of foreign nationals is set to intensify in the coming days.
India Gazette
16-06-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Police detain 36 illegal Bangladeshi migrants; banned IMO app, Bangladesh IDs recovered during raid
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): The Foreigners Cell of the North-West District Police apprehended 36 Bangladeshi nationals, including 17 minors, during a targeted raid in the Wazirpur JJ Colony area of Delhi on June 13, said an official. The operation was based on specific intelligence regarding the presence of illegal immigrants in the locality. According to the police, the crackdown was part of a broader initiative to identify and take legal action against unauthorised foreign nationals residing in the national capital. Acting on credible information, the Foreigners Cell conducted sustained surveillance, culminating in a comprehensive verification drive across 25 footpaths and 32 lanes within the jurisdiction of Bharat Nagar Police Station. During the operation, a suspicious individual was apprehended and interrogated. Though he initially misled the officials, he later confessed to being a Bangladeshi national without valid documentation. Based on his revelations, police identified and detained 35 more individuals from the area. The group, comprising 19 adults and 17 children, was all found to be living without valid travel documents, visas, or permits, in violation of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and other relevant immigration laws. Police said all individuals were taken into custody and transported to the Foreigners Cell for interrogation and formal documentation. During the questioning, the detainees disclosed that they had previously worked in a brick kiln in Mewat, Haryana, but fled the area fearing arrest by local authorities. Since then, they had been moving frequently between footpaths and were attempting to find rented housing to integrate into the local population. Authorities recovered seven smartphones equipped with the banned IMO application, often used for international communication, along with 13 Bangladeshi national identity cards. The seized material has been sent for forensic analysis, and further investigation is underway. Police sources said efforts are ongoing to trace the network facilitating illegal immigration and sheltering of foreign nationals. Legal proceedings for deportation and additional action under relevant immigration and cybersecurity laws are being initiated. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Family of 9 Bangladeshi illegal immigrants apprehended in Delhi
The Delhi Police on Sunday said they had apprehended nine members of a family from Bangladesh, including an infant, from Bharat Nagar, northwest Delhi for allegedly living illegally in India. A smartphone with the banned IMO application that the accused used to contact their relatives in Bangladesh was recovered from them, police said. The nine illegal immigrants crossed into India through the Cooch Behar border in West Bengal a few months ago, police said. Initially, they lived in Mewat, Haryana, where they worked at a brick manufacturing unit. Fear of getting caught by the Haryana Police brought them to Delhi a few weeks ago. Since then, they frequently changed footpaths and were in the process of securing rented accommodation in their attempt to blend in, said deputy commissioner of police (northwest) Bhisham Singh. 'The Foreigners Cell received information regarding the presence of an illegal Bangladeshi migrant in Bharat Nagar. We conducted a raid on Friday and checked nearly 100 lanes and 50 footpaths. A suspect was apprehended during the raid, and he was interrogated. Initially, he tried to mislead the team members by claiming to be an Indian citizen. However, upon confrontation, he confessed to being a Bangladeshi national. His interrogation led to the apprehension of eight other members of his family: his wife, children, and his 45-day-old grandson,' said Singh, adding that all nine were handed over to the foreigners regional registration office (FRR) for deportation. The accused were identified as Mohammad Saidul Islam, 45, his wife, Nazma Begum, 42, their sons Nazmul Ali, 23, Apple Ali, 19, and two others who are aged 17 and 8, a daughter aged 6, Nazmul's wife, Azina Begum, 20, and her 45-day-old son.
Indian Express
17-05-2025
- Indian Express
Three Bangladeshi women, including one posing as transgender, held in Delhi
Three Bangladeshi women residing illegally in Delhi, including one who posed as a transgender, have been apprehended from North West Delhi's Mahendra Park, police said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Aleena (22), Tangina Rahaman alias Deepa (22), and Suhan Khan (30), said DCP (North West) Bhisham Singh. Two of the accused were found using smartphones with the banned IMO app to communicate with their families in Bangladesh, police said. 'In May, a team of the Foreigners Cell began analysing social media accounts of suspected individuals. During this exercise, it was observed that a suspected illegal Bangladeshi transgender was residing at Mahendra Park. She was allegedly disguising herself as a woman from West Bengal and had taken to selling momos from a street cart to avoid suspicion,' he added. The police identified the woman as Deepa, who was apprehended on Thursday after she posted a video reel on social media showing an ice cream cart and inadvertently revealed surrounding buildings in a lane. The officers scanned about 50 lanes to locate the area and then identified the house shown in the reel, said Singh. 'During questioning, she revealed that she had been in a relationship with a man she met on Facebook. After a period of online communication, she illegally crossed the Bangladesh border and entered India. Her boyfriend received her in West Bengal and subsequently brought her to Delhi, where they started living together in a rented accommodation. Neighbours knew her as Deepa and believed her to be a native of West Bengal,' he added. She allegedly told the police that she had crossed over to India illegally through Hili and Benapole border areas in West Bengal. Following her questioning, two more Bangladeshi women were detained, said police. Both initially claimed to be Indian citizens married to local men, but their phones and personal items revealed otherwise, said police. All three have been handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) at RK Puram for deportation proceedings, said officers.
