Delhi To Deport 900 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals; Crime Branch Cracks Down

Approximately 900 unlawful Bangladeshi nationals dwelling in Delhi had been known and will likely be deported after correct verification, Delhi’s Special Commissioner of Police, Crime Branch, Devesh Chandra Srivastava mentioned on Thursday, as the method of deporting undocumented migrants has received momentum within the wake of the Pahalgam terror assault.  

Over the previous six months, roughly 700 undocumented migrants in Delhi had been repatriated to Bangladesh below the Indian govt’s ongoing “push-back” technique. According to knowledge from the Border Security Force (BSF), Delhi ranks perfect amongst all states relating to the selection of folks deported around the japanese land border.

The crackdown on undocumented Bangladeshi nationals has intensified throughout a number of states, specifically the ones ruled via the BJP. In this era, an important selection of alleged unlawful immigrants from Bangladesh had been detained in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Goa. Following their detention, they have got been processed and passed over for deportation.

Speaking to IANS, Devesh Chandra Srivastava mentioned, “All our field units, including the Crime Branch and Special Cell, are actively engaged in identifying and taking legal action against Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in Delhi. Those without valid documents have been detained, and legal proceedings are underway. Additionally, action is being taken against individuals who help these migrants obtain fake documents.”

Delhi: Special CP of Delhi Crime department, Devesh Chandra Srivastava says, “We are taking action against those residing illegally, including Bangladeshis. All field units and specialized units of the Crime Branch are involved. Those found without valid documents have been… pic.twitter.com/r07GxfBcqh
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He added, “This special campaign began in November and is yielding significant results. It is being conducted across Delhi based on secret intelligence inputs and public complaints.”

Srivastava shared additional information about the present standing of the known migrants.

“Approximately 900 Bangladeshis have been identified this year. Those whose documents were verified and found legitimate were released, while others are still under scrutiny. The remaining individuals have had legal action initiated against them, including detention, deportation, and criminal proceedings,” he mentioned.

To inspire public participation within the marketing campaign, Srivastava prompt electorate to proportion data with the government.

“Anyone with information can contact the police via the 112 helpline or reach out to local officers such as the SHO, ACP, or DCP of their area. Information can be shared either in writing or over the phone, and appropriate legal action will follow,” he concluded.