Delhi Police have initiated deportation proceedings against 15 foreign nationals who were found living in the capital without valid travel documents. This includes 12 individuals from Nigeria, two Bangladeshi citizens, and one person from the Ivory Coast, officials confirmed.

Arrest Made During Special Investigation

The arrests were made during a special operation targeting foreigners who had overstayed in the Mohan Garden and Uttam Nagar localities. Acting on specific intelligence, authorities detained the individuals and transferred them to a detention centre pending further action.

The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), after reviewing their immigration status, confirmed that the individuals had violated visa rules and ordered their deportation from India. Authorities noted that most had continued to stay well beyond their permitted duration.

Delhi Police Apprehends 6 Bangladeshi’s Earlier

Just days earlier, Delhi Police also apprehended six Bangladeshi nationals in separate operations, including two individuals who had reportedly altered their gender identity in an attempt to avoid detection. The duo, identified as Mahi (22) and Tanya (19), were picked up from Mahipalpur in southwest Delhi.

According to investigators, Mahi and Tanya had entered India illegally using unofficial border routes with the help of local agents. During questioning, they admitted to undergoing minor medical procedures and hormone therapy to support their claimed identities as transgender persons, a move meant to help them blend into local communities and escape scrutiny.

2 Held in Delhi Fake ID Racket

Their confession also led to the identification of two more Bangladeshi nationals, Pinky and Irara, who are alleged to have provided fake documents and facilitated their stay in the city. Police believe a wider network may be involved in helping undocumented migrants settle in Delhi.

In a related case, another Bangladeshi man, Mahbub Alam (50), was arrested for overstaying his visa. He had initially entered India for a scheduled appointment at the Portuguese Embassy but failed to leave after his visa expired on April 8.

Officials say that such operations are part of a broader effort to curb illegal immigration and dismantle support networks that assist foreigners in bypassing Indian immigration laws. Further investigations are underway.