Archive · 15 Nov 2025
23 Foreign Nationals Deported from Delhi for Overstaying
Police in Delhi caught 23 people from five different African countries who were staying in India for too long without the right papers, or who didn't have proper travel documents when they arrived.
These people, who were between 20 and 40 years old, included men and women.
The police have started the process to send them back to their home countries.
This happened after police did checks for a whole month in an area called Dwarka.
The police are doing this to make sure everyone is following the rules about staying in the country.
Delhi Police have apprehended 23 foreign nationals for overstaying or lacking valid travel documents.
The individuals are from five African countries: Nigeria (15), Senegal (4), Ivory Coast (2), Tanzania (1), and Liberia (1).
The apprehended individuals are men and women in their 20s and 40s.
The action is part of a month-long crackdown on illegal immigration in the Dwarka district.
Deportation proceedings have been initiated for the detained individuals.
- Who
- 23 foreign nationals from Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Liberia.
- What
- Apprehended and initiated deportation for overstaying or entering India without valid travel documents.
- When
- Action reported on Friday, following a month-long crackdown.
- Where
- Dwarka district, Delhi.
- Why
- Violation of visa regulations and immigration laws.
- Number of Individuals Deported
- 23
- Countries of Origin
- Nigeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Liberia
- Age Range
- 20s to 40s
- Action Taken
- Apprehended and deportation process initiated
- Reason for Deportation
- Overstaying or entering without valid travel documents
- Location of Operation
- Dwarka district, Delhi
