Archive · 27 May 2025
Delhi Police Detain 88 Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants
Police in Delhi found 88 people from Bangladesh who were living there without the right paperwork.
These people were caught during a special 10-day check in different areas of Delhi.
The police checked houses and asked for documents.
The people admitted they came into India illegally, some by crossing rivers or getting through gaps in fences.
They have been living in Delhi for years, often working low-paying jobs.
One family of four was also caught.
The police will now send these people back to Bangladesh, following the rules of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Delhi Police detained 88 Bangladeshi nationals during a 10-day verification drive.
The operation targeted various localities in South West Delhi.
Detainees lacked valid documents for residing in India.
Most entered India through unauthorized routes, and some have lived in Delhi for years.
A Bangladeshi family of four was also detained.
- Who
- Delhi Police
- What
- Detention of 88 illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Delhi.
- When
- During a 10-day drive ending May 2025
- Where
- South West Delhi
- Why
- To identify and deport foreign nationals residing unlawfully in India.
- Operation
- 10-day verification drive
- Number Detained
- 88
- Location
- South West Delhi
- Reason for Detention
- Failed to provide legal documents
- Common Occupations
- Daily wage laborers and domestic roles
- Total Detained Since Dec 2024
- 142
