New Delhi [India], June 12 (HBTV): The South District Police of Delhi have deported 134 Bangladeshi nationals, including 38 women and 43 children, through 14 intensive enforcement drives conducted between December 27, 2024, and June 10, 2025, according to an official release issued on Wednesday.
The operation, launched in response to growing concerns over unauthorised foreign nationals, involved multiple teams targeting slums and suspected areas to verify voter ID and Aadhaar card details to identify illegal immigrants.
To trace individuals residing in the country without valid documents, the South District Police carried out a sustained campaign leveraging local intelligence networks, sensitised informants, and human intelligence inputs. The operation also included monitoring and mapping of entry routes frequently exploited by undocumented immigrants.
Special Operation Units and police stations coordinated closely to gather actionable intelligence, enabling the swift detention of those overstaying their visas or lacking valid travel documents.
Several arrests were made during the course of these operations:
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At PS Sangam Vihar, five Bangladeshi nationals were arrested under Sections 318(2)/319(2)/337/61(1)(A) of the BNS and the 34 Aadhaar Act.
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At PS Fatehpur Beri, two Bangladeshi nationals were held under Sections 318(2)/139(2)/61(1)(A) of the BNS, the 14 Foreigners Act, and the 34 Aadhaar Act.
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At PS Lodhi Colony, eight Bangladeshi nationals were arrested under Sections 318(2)/319(2)/337 of the BNS, the 14 Foreigners Act, and the 34 Aadhaar Act.
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One individual was arrested at PS Maidan Garhi under Sections 25/54/59 of the Arms Act.
The Delhi Police have appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious individuals suspected of illegal stay in their localities. They assured that such information will be treated confidentially and may help in preventing unlawful activities.
Residents' Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Market Welfare Associations (MWAs) have been urged to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, raise awareness, and support verification drives to ensure safe and law-abiding neighbourhoods.
(ANI)