Delhi police crackdown on illegal immigration nexus, 11 arrested

The Delhi Police, on December 24, claimed to have uncovered a gang involved in the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi citizens. 11 individuals were arrested in connection with the case.

An official informed that of the 11 people arrested, five are Bangladeshi citizens. Others, meanwhile, were found to be involved in making forged documents.

The arrests comes amid Delhi Police's relentless drive to identify illegal immigrants in the national capital.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South, Ankit Chauhan, the accused facilitated Bangladeshi nationals by producing counterfeit Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and other forged documents via a fake website. 

Speaking to ANI, DCP Chauhan said that the illegal immigrants used jungle routes and express trains to enter Indian territory. 

He further mentioned that till now 11 accused arrested who facilitate Bangladeshi nationals using forged IDs via fake websites. 

The accused used fake Aadhaar, voter ID cards, and other documents created using forged IDs via a fake website, he added. 

Delhi Lieutenant Governor has directed the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of Police to launch a two-month special drive to identify and take strict action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the national capital.

According to Delhi police sources over 1000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been identified so far across the city. 

The police operation involved door-to-door verification, scrutiny of documents, and interrogations. Special teams comprising local police and foreign cells were deployed to conduct targeted operations.