NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have detained nine Bangladeshi nationals in a series of operations over the past week, intensifying efforts to curb illegal immigration in the national capital. According to an ANI report, all nine detainees have been handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for further processing and investigation. Poll Do You Believe Crackdowns on Illegal Immigration Will Help Improve National Security? No, It May Not Address the Root Causes Yes, It’s Crucial for Maintaining Security Seven of these individuals were arrested from a hotel in the Nabi Karim area of Central Delhi, authorities confirmed.
Preliminary investigations revealed that some of the detainees had entered India legally on tourist visas, while others had crossed the border illegally via the "donkey route," a term used for clandestine entry paths through West Bengal and Tripura. "This operation is part of our ongoing efforts to address illegal immigration and maintain law and order in the region," said M Harshavardhan, deputy commissioner of police (DCP) for Central Delhi. With these latest arrests, the total number of Bangladeshi nationals detained by the Central Delhi Police has risen to 14.
Verification drives yield more arrests In a related operation on Saturday, the South West District Police apprehended a Bangladeshi national who had been residing illegally in Palam Village for the past three years. Identified as Md Sahidul Islam, the individual was found without valid.
