Report : Manmeen Walia, New Delhi
South East Delhi Police, in a major crackdown on illegal immigration, successfully apprehended 25 Bangladeshi nationals living in India without valid documents. Two were arrested in Delhi, while the remaining 23 were detained from Kanpur Dehat in Uttar Pradesh. All individuals have reportedly been residing in India for the past eight years.
To tackle the growing problem of migrants staying illegally, South East Delhi Police stepped up efforts to find, arrest, and send back illegal immigrants. The team carried out careful checks in different areas and collected information from local sources.
Random verification drives were carried out in slums, labour camps, and unauthorized colonies known for harboring illegal migrants. The operation began with the interception of two Bangladeshi nationals in Delhi:
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- Hasan Sheikh (35), S/o Abdul Hussain, Village Monipur, District Satkhera, Bangladesh
- Abdul Sheikh (37), S/o Abdul Hussain, Village Monipur, District Satkhera, Bangladesh
During initial questioning, both confessed to entering India illegally via the Khulna border, West Bengal, and revealed that their relatives and associates were residing in Kanpur Dehat, Uttar Pradesh. Acting promptly, the team conducted a raid in Kanpur Dehat on 20 Sep, arresting 23 more illegal immigrants.
All 25 individuals have been transferred to the MCD Community Temporary Detention Centre, Sarai Kale Khan, Delhi, where legal formalities for their deportation are underway.
Initial checks show that most of the arrested migrants are unskilled and work in casual jobs like ragpicking, farm labor, or other informal work. None of them have valid travel or residence documents.
The operation underscores the South East District Police’s commitment to detecting unlawful residency and maintaining the security and integrity of the National Capital.
The operation reflects the strong leadership and dedication of the DCP South-East District, who continues to ensure the safety, security, and lawfulness of the National Capital through proactive and effective policing.
