Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Mumbai Crime Branch Detains 37 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals
The Mumbai police recently caught 37 people from Bangladesh who were living in the city without the right papers.
The police checked their identities and how they entered India.
Now, these people will be sent back to Bangladesh.
The police also asked everyone to tell them if they know about others living illegally in their area.
This operation was led by the city's top police officer.
Mumbai Crime Branch detained 37 Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing illegally.
The operation was conducted by Detection Branch-1 under the guidance of Mumbai Commissioner of Police Deven Bharti.
Detainees lacked valid travel or residential documents required for staying in India.
Authorities verified identities, nationality, and mode of entry before initiating deportation.
Citizens are urged to report information about illegal residents to the nearest police station.
- Who
- 37 Bangladeshi nationals
- What
- Detained for allegedly residing illegally in Mumbai
- When
- July 20, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Lack of valid travel or residential documents
- Number of Detained Individuals
- 37
- Nationality of Detained
- Bangladeshi
- Operation Conducted By
- Mumbai Crime Branch, Detection Branch-1
- Reason for Detention
- Alleged illegal residence without valid documents
- Date of Operation
- July 20, 2026
- Initiated By
- Mumbai Commissioner of Police Deven Bharti
- Next Step
- Deportation process to Bangladesh