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The Print
5 days ago
- The Print
8 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants detained in Gurugram, to face deportation
As part of the drive to identify illegal immigrants, police are vetting identities of domestic workers, street vendors, tenants and people living in slums and construction sites. Some Indian and Bangladeshi identification documents were recovered from these people, they said. Gurugram, Jul 25 (PTI) Eight Bangladeshi nationals have been detained here as part of an ongoing drive to identify illegal immigrants and they will be deported, police said on Friday. Eight Bangladeshi citizens who were staying illegally in Gurugram have been identified and detained under the Foreigners Act, 1946, police said. Apart from Bangladeshi identity documents, some Indian documents were also recovered from them. They obtained Aadhaar cards and other Indian documents by showing local addresses of Gurugram. Most of them used the addresses of their rented houses, police said. They said strict instructions have been given to landlords in Gurugram to complete police verification of their tenants before renting houses to them. According to police, many illegal migrants have now gone underground. In the absence of valid documents, they are moving towards rural areas or other cities. Police sources said on Thursday that under the drive, which has been going on for the past one week, more than 250 suspected illegal immigrants have been sent to holding areas, where their documents are being verified. PTI COR SHS DIV DIV This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
8 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants detained in Gurugram, to face deportation
Gurugram, Jul 25 (PTI) Eight Bangladeshi nationals have been detained here as part of an ongoing drive to identify illegal immigrants and they will be deported, police said on Friday. Some Indian and Bangladeshi identification documents were recovered from these people, they said. As part of the drive to identify illegal immigrants, police are vetting identities of domestic workers, street vendors, tenants and people living in slums and construction sites. Eight Bangladeshi citizens who were staying illegally in Gurugram have been identified and detained under the Foreigners Act, 1946, police said. Apart from Bangladeshi identity documents, some Indian documents were also recovered from them. They obtained Aadhaar cards and other Indian documents by showing local addresses of Gurugram. Most of them used the addresses of their rented houses, police said. They said strict instructions have been given to landlords in Gurugram to complete police verification of their tenants before renting houses to them. According to police, many illegal migrants have now gone underground. In the absence of valid documents, they are moving towards rural areas or other cities. view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 14:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
22-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Lucknow surgeon booked for giving a ‘local look' to 2 Uzbek women
LUCKNOW: A Lucknow-based private plastic surgeon and his friend have been booked by the police for allegedly facilitating the illegal stay and cosmetic surgeries of two women from Uzbekistan in the state capital. The FIR invokes sections of the BNS, specifically 318(4) for cheating and 61 for criminal conspiracy, along with Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, and Sections 14(A) and 7(1) of the Foreigners Act, 1946, pertaining to the illegal stay of foreign nationals and violation of the relevant act. (Pic for representation) According to Lucknow police officials, the surgeon, despite knowing about the women's unauthorised entry into the country, conducted surgeries to alter their appearance to resemble local individuals and provided them with accommodation in the city through his friend. Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Dr Vivek Gupta, who operates Minerva Clinic, and Trijinraj alias Arjun Rana at the Sushant Golf City police station on Friday. The charges include allegedly aiding the illegal stay of the Uzbekistan women and assisting them in undergoing plastic surgeries without verifying their identities or immigration status. Dr Gupta has two clinics located near Patrakarpuram, Gomti Nagar, and Ahimamau. The FIR, filed by sub-inspector Mahesh Kumar Singh, invokes sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), specifically 318(4) for cheating and 61 for criminal conspiracy, along with Section 5 of the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, and Sections 14(A) and 7(1) of the Foreigners Act, 1946, pertaining to the illegal stay of foreign nationals and violation of the relevant act. According to the complainant, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) conducted a raid on Flat No. 527 in New Hazratganj on June 20, 2025, based on confidential intelligence. The FIR states that the flat was allegedly rented out for commercial purposes without informing the local police, FRRO, or administrative authorities. During the raid, officials found two Uzbekistan nationals, identified as Holida and Nilofar, who had been residing there since June 18. The women allegedly failed to produce valid passports or visas and did not cooperate with the inquiry, as per the FIR. During interrogation, the women claimed to have lost their travel documents approximately two years prior, after arriving in India, and had requested acquaintances, including Lola Kayumova and Trijinraj, to report the loss. However, they could not confirm if a formal complaint was ever filed. They further stated that Lola, who has been residing in India for an extended period, introduced them to Dr. Vivek Gupta for plastic surgery procedures. The FIR alleges that these surgeries were performed without verifying their identity or legal status. The women also stated that Dr. Gupta and Rana were responsible for arranging their accommodation in New Hazratganj. Trijinraj reportedly resides in Flat No. 104 of Omaxe R1, while Dr. Gupta stays in Flat No. 1103 of the same building. Both women have been placed under surveillance by the FRRO as the investigation progresses. Authorities are now investigating a potential larger network involved in facilitating illegal immigration, identity manipulation and document forgery.
The Print
16-06-2025
- The Print
Probing fake passport & visa racket, ED finds ‘Bangladeshi' held in Bengal is actually Pakistani
The federal probe agency has made these submissions in the prosecution complaint filed on 13 June before a special court in Kolkata. Azad was arrested on 15 April by the agency as it was originally probing his stay in India without valid documents. Investigating a fake passport racket, the ED found that Azad was allegedly involved in procuring passports and visas for Bangladeshi nationals seeking to travel to foreign countries including Dubai, Cambodia, and Malaysia via India. New Delhi: A Pakistani national, he took on the identity of a Bangladeshi national to enter India and procured multiple Indian identification cards to stay illegally in India. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) suspects Ahammed Hossain Azad alias Azad Hossain or Ajad Mallik was 'actively involved' in facilitating passports and visas for Bangladeshi nationals. The ED's case stems from an FIR filed by West Bengal police under Section 14 and 14A of Foreigners Act, 1946 against Azad and others. The agency carried out searches at seven premises linked to him, including his residence at M.A. Sarani in North 24 Parganas district. 'Through document forgery and illegal means, it is suspected that he along with his accomplices have made 100s of fake passports and facilitated movement of Bangladeshi nationals to foreign countries through India,' an ED official said. Also Read: Pakistan High Commission official in Delhi named in FIR for seeking Indian defence info, 2 arrested for spying 'Pakistani ID, Bangladeshi identity as cover' During the investigation, the agency found a driving license issued in 1994 in Pakistan's Hyderabad province on Ajad's mobile phone. In the document, he was referred to as Ahammed Hossain Azad, son of Mumtaz-Ul-Haque, a permanent resident of Pakistan. On the other hand, his current documents claim his father's name to be Mona Mallik, a Bangladeshi national. Azad used his forged Bangladeshi identity to hide his Pakistani identity and live among the Bangla-speaking population in West Bengal, sources in the agency told ThePrint. 'In order to conceal his true identity, Azad Hussain adopted the alias 'Ajad Mallik' and procured multiple Indian identity documents—including Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving licence, voter ID, and passport—by submitting forged and fabricated documents,' an agency spokesperson said Monday in a statement. Azad makes regular visits to Bangladesh to meet 'his wife and son' to keep his fake identity alive, say agency officials. The agency has also found that Azad operated a cross-border hawala network to facilitate transfer of illegal money between India and Bangladesh. For this, the agency has alleged, Azad and his accomplices used to take cash from people, deposit in into bank accounts and then transfer it to Bangladesh through platforms such as bKash. ED officials said that the investigation conducted so far found deposits amounting to more than Rs 60 crore in one of the firms managed by Azad and a conduit, who is currently absconding. 'The money has been found to be deposited in the bank accounts but further investigation is underway to identify and establish proceeds of crime in this entire module,' another official said. 'Further, Azad Hossain played a significant role in the fraudulent activities carried out at certain forex changers (FFMC) based in Kolkata, in which huge cash deposits were falsely represented as proceeds from legitimate foreign currency sales to customers but were Proceeds of Crime (POC) actually linked to unlawful practices, including the creation of fake Indian identities for Bangladeshi individuals to obtain passports,' said the ED spokesperson. (Edited by Viny Mishra) Also read: The Great Indian Passport Scam: Labyrinth of fictional identities, expert forgers & pliant system
Hans India
16-06-2025
- Hans India
36 Bangladeshi nationals, including 17 minors, apprehended in Delhi
The Foreigners Cell of North-West District Delhi Police, on Monday, apprehended 36 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally in the capital. The arrest of illegal Bangladeshi migrants, which included 17 minors, followed a sustained and meticulous surveillance operation. The raids were conducted on June 13 after specific intelligence on illegal Bangladeshis residing in the Bharat Nagar area. About 25 footpaths and 32 lanes were thoroughly checked during an intensive combing operation. The illegal migrants were taken into custody for detailed interrogation and documentation. A total of 7 smartphones with the banned IMO App and 13 Bangladeshi ID cards were recovered from their possession. The crackdown on illegal Bangladeshis comes as part of the Delhi government's drive to locate, identify and flush out unauthorised foreign nationals living illegally in the capital. The action was initiated after days of sustained manual and technical surveillance. The Foreigners Cell of Delhi Police received credible information on June 13 regarding the presence of an illegal Bangladeshi national residing in the Wazirpur area. Acting on this input, the team cordoned off the area and conducted a comprehensive verification drive. During the operation, a suspected individual was apprehended and subjected to detailed interrogation. He tried to mislead the team initially, but gave up after repeated questioning. He admitted to being a Bangladeshi national residing illegally in India. It was after his disclosure and spilling of the beans that the crackdown intensified, leading to the arrest of over three dozen Bangladeshis. A total of 36 individuals, including 19 adults and 17 children, were found to be Bangladeshi nationals residing in Wazirpur JJ Colony, Delhi, without valid travel documents, visas, or permits, violating the provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946. During questioning, they disclosed that they had previously worked at a brick manufacturing unit in Mewat, Haryana and had fled the area out of fear. They admitted that they kept changing their whereabouts on footpaths to avoid getting caught and were in the process of securing rented accommodation. According to police sources, the procedure for the deportation of illegal Bangladeshi residents will begin soon. Also, the clampdown on networks facilitating illegal immigration and sheltering of foreign nationals is set to intensify in the coming days.
