Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Hyderabad Police Identify 49 Overstaying Foreign Nationals, Deport 12
Hyderabad police have been checking whether foreign visitors are following India’s visa rules.
The operation began on August 31 and involves several police units and the Foreigners Regional Registration Office.
Police say they identified 49 people for overstaying or other immigration violations.
Twelve have been sent back to their countries, and authorities are working on the cases of the others.
Those identified were placed in designated holding centres.
Police also said their checks uncovered suspected unlawful activities in some cases.
These are allegations reported by the police, and the article does not say that every person identified was involved in other offences.
Police have asked people who provide places to stay to check documents and complete required reporting.
Hyderabad police say a joint search operation has been underway across the city since August 31.
Authorities identified 49 foreign nationals for allegedly overstaying or violating immigration rules; 12 have been deported.
The remaining deportation or removal processes are underway, and those identified were placed in designated holding centres.
Police reported alleged offences during verification, including counterfeit-currency activity, possession of drugs, and prostitution-related activity.
Police advised accommodation providers to check documents, keep required records, and report foreign nationals’ stays as required by law.
- Who
- Hyderabad City Police, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, other police units, and 49 foreign nationals identified by authorities.
- What
- A search and verification operation identified 49 people for alleged immigration violations; 12 have been deported.
- When
- The operation has been underway since August 31; a police press note was dated October 2. The article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Hyderabad, India.
- Why
- Police said the operation aims to verify foreign nationals, ensure visa compliance, prevent unlawful activities, and raise awareness of accommodation providers’ legal responsibilities.
- People identified
- 49 foreign nationals for alleged overstaying or immigration violations
- Deported
- 12 people
- Operation began
- August 31; the year is not specified in the article
- Press note
- Dated October 2; the year is not specified
- Police-stated operation goals
- Verification, visa compliance, prevention of unlawful activities, and public awareness
- Reported verification locations
- Tolichowki (30), Langar House (6), Mehdipatnam (6), Rajendra Nagar (3), Banjara Hills (2), Saifabad (1), and Gudimalkapur (1)
- Accommodation guidance
- Verify documents, maintain prescribed records, and submit required stay reports, including Form III/C where applicable
- Reported drug seizure
- Police said 250 grams of ganja were recovered from one foreign national during verification
