Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Kolkata Police Forms Task Force to Deport Illegal Foreign Residents
The Kolkata Police has created a new team called the Special Task Force-Deportation (STF-D) to find and deport foreign nationals who are living in Kolkata illegally.
These people have overstayed their visas and are using fake documents to stay in India.
The task force will work with other police departments and offices to check documents and start legal actions against these individuals.
The team will also look into tax-related matters and coordinate with various agencies to ensure compliance with the law.
The goal is to maintain public safety and ensure that only legal residents stay in the city.
Kolkata Police has formed the Special Task Force-Deportation (STF-D) to identify and deport illegal foreign residents.
The task force will verify documents of foreign nationals who have overstayed their visas and suspected illegal immigrants.
The STF-D will coordinate with various divisions of Kolkata Police, the Intelligence Branch, and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
The task force will operate under the provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 and other applicable laws.
The task force has been empowered to seek assistance from any division or branch of Kolkata Police and will submit regular progress reports to the police headquarters.
- Who
- Kolkata Police
- What
- Formed a Special Task Force to identify and deport illegal foreign residents
- When
- Immediately, as per the directive
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To address the issue of foreign nationals overstaying visas and using forged identity documents
Human Rights Advocates
Law Enforcement Supporters
Impact on Migrant Communities
Human Rights Advocates
The task force may lead to profiling and harassment of legitimate foreign residents and migrant communities.
Law Enforcement Supporters
The task force ensures legal compliance and national security by identifying and deporting illegal immigrants.
Effectiveness of the Task Force
Human Rights Advocates
The task force may not effectively address the root causes of illegal migration and could lead to human rights violations.
Law Enforcement Supporters
The task force will enhance the efficiency of identifying and deporting illegal immigrants, ensuring public safety.
- Task Force Name
- Special Task Force-Deportation (STF-D)
- Supervising Officer
- Deputy Commissioner
- Key Sections Involved
- Residential Permit Section, Investigation Cell, Foreigners’ Inquiry Section, Illegal Migrants Cell
- Laws Applicable
- Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
- Primary Targets
- Nationals from Bangladesh and Afghanistan