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Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi: 1,100 illegal Bangladeshis deported since Jan
More than 1,100 Bangladeshi nationals have been deported from Delhi since January 2025, with nearly a third of these removals occurring over the past two weeks, senior police officers said on Wednesday. The deportations are part of an ongoing crackdown on undocumented immigrants ordered by Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena in December last year. Following the LG's directives, Delhi Police launched a sweeping verification drive that began in south and central districts. Between December and January, officers screened over 16,000 individuals. Those found residing in the Capital without valid documents were handed over to the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO), which then carried out deportation procedures, officials said. 'All police districts are undertaking intensive verification drives in identified zones,' said an officer, adding that the focus has been on slum settlements and other vulnerable pockets. The South district police alone deported 134 Bangladeshi nationals, including 38 women and 43 children, following a six-month-long operation. Deputy commissioner of police (south) Ankit Chauhan said enforcement was based on 'credible local intelligence' and targeted those overstaying visas or living without valid documents. 'We conducted 14 checks across Sangam Vihar, Fatehpur Beri, Lodhi Colony, and Maidan Garhi between December 2024 and June 2025,' he said. Multiple teams were actively visiting suspected pockets to verify identities through Aadhaar and voter ID cards. 'Our efforts remain focused on ensuring legality and public safety,' said Chauhan. Police teams verified identities using Aadhaar and voter ID cards and activated local informants to track down undocumented immigrants. Officials also mapped irregular entry points commonly used by migrants. In four cases, FIRs have been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Foreigners Act, and the Aadhaar Act. Among the notable cases, five Bangladeshi nationals were detained in Sangam Vihar earlier this year, while eight were arrested in Lodhi Colony in March. In Maidan Garhi, one individual was also booked under the Arms Act. The outer district police detained 92 Bangladeshi nationals on Tuesday, including 22 women and 39 minors. 'A team deployed near Mangolpuri Railway Line spotted several groups carrying luggage and preparing to board trains. On seeing the police, they tried to flee, but our officers swiftly intercepted them,' said DCP (outer) Sachin Sharma. On June 1, the north-west district police detained 66 more Bangladeshi nationals, including 30 minors and 16 women, in similar enforcement action. Officials said the crackdown will continue in coordination with FRRO to ensure all those residing illegally in Delhi are identified and processed for deportation.
India Gazette
07-06-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi police conducts vehicle checking, patrolling ahead of Eid al Adha
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delhi police conducted vehicle checking in some parts of the city ahead of Eid-Al-Adha, which will be celebrated on Saturday, to create a sense of security among people and appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony. Intensified checks were conducted in the Kartavya Path area, where police personnel were seen stopping and inspecting vehicles during routine patrols. Similarly, the police carried out security checks at the Yusuf Sarai area, the Ranjit Singh flyover, and the Nelson Mandela Marg. The police have been taking proactive steps and comprehensive security measures to maintain communal harmony and ensure peaceful celebrations of Bakra Eid on June 7. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South, Ankit Chauhan, spoke to ANI and said, 'Tonight we are conducting a general patrolling. We have deployed around 50 pickets in the south district. Security personnel, including the senior officials, are on the field. We are focusing on the suspicious people, we are detaining action is being taken. In view of Bakrid, we will keep deployment early in the morning.' Speaking to ANI on Friday, Joint Commissioner of Police, Southern Range, Sanjay Kumar Jain said, 'We are doing general checking. It is the weekend, and tomorrow is Bakrid; We are doing extra patrolling and vehicle checking. The aim of checking is to create a sense of security among people... We appeal to all to maintain peace and harmony. We all should maintain brotherhood and celebrate the festival.' The security measures are part of broader efforts to prevent any untoward incidents during the Bakra Eid festival. Officials have been instructed to remain vigilant and conduct thorough inspections while ensuring minimal inconvenience to commuters. Deputy Commissioner of police (DCP), New Delhi, Devesh said, 'In New Delhi, 80 two-wheelers are on patrol, and 48 pickets have been established... For Eid, we have a strong presence where there may be a possibility of any chaos... We also did street meetings. We appeal to everyone that the animal sacrifice may be done in closed premises and not in the open...' Additional DCP South West District, Aishwarya Singh, also spoke to ANI and said, 'General patrolling is being conducted from 9 pm to 12 am. Habitual criminals are also being rounded up. Hotels and guest houses are also being checked...' The holy festival of Eid al-Adha, also known as the 'festival of sacrifice' or Greater Eid, is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the 12th month of the Islamic or lunar calendar. Eid al-Adha is the second Islamic festival of the year and follows Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. The date changes every year, as it's based on the Islamic lunar calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Western 365-day Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated as a commemoration of Prophet Abraham's willingness to sacrifice everything for God. Eid al-Adha is called Id-ul-Adha in Arabic and Bakr-Id in the Indian subcontinent, because of the tradition of sacrificing a goat or 'bakri'. It is a festival that is celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety in India. (ANI)
New Indian Express
25-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Property agent arrested for posing as government official, extorting 76-year-old woman
NEW DELHI: A 42-year-old property agent was arrested for posing as a government official and extorting a septuagenarian woman in South Delhi's Defence Colony area, police said on Saturday. The accused, Tausif Raja, is a graduate and worked as a property agent in the Shaheen Bagh area. A 76-year-old woman, a resident of Defence Colony, reported on Tuesday about an incident involving the extortion of Rs 1.75 lakh by an unknown person. In her complaint, she stated that on May 9, a person claiming to be an official from the Horticulture and MCD departments visited her residence. He alleged that the drains on her property were not clean and threatened that a challan of Rs 50,000 would be issued and their electricity meter would be disconnected. He then demanded Rs 25,000 as a bribe to settle the matter, a senior police officer said. When she refused to pay the bribe, the individual threatened to sabotage the marriage of her son. Out of fear, she handed over Rs 25,000 to the accused. On May 13, the same person returned and again threatened to disconnect the electricity meter and disrupt her son's marriage. This time, he demanded an amount of Rs 50 lakh. Out of fear, her husband complied with his instructions and delivered Rs 1.5 lakh in cash at the Modi Mill flyover, as directed by the accused, the officer said. Despite receiving the money, the accused continued to threaten the complainant's family and insisted on being paid the remaining amount. During the investigation, police analysed footage from over 100 CCTV cameras and examined the call detail records of the accused. Eventually, the accused was identified. A raid was conducted in Okhla, and he was arrested, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Ankit Chauhan said. One motorcycle, two mobile phones, and Rs 28,500 in cash were recovered from his possession, police added.
Indian Express
24-05-2025
- Indian Express
Man poses as MCD official, extorts Rs 1.75 lakh from Defence Colony resident, held: Delhi police
Police Saturday arrested a man for allegedly posing as a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) official and extorting Rs 1.75 lakh from a 76-year-old woman residing in Defence Colony. The accused, Tausif Raja, was arrested under BNS sections 308(2) (extortion) and 319(2) (cheating by personation). On May 20, police said the elderly complainant approached the Defence Colony police reporting an incident where a man visited their house on May 9, saying he was an official from MCD's Horticulture Department. He accused the family of not maintaining clean drains and threatened a challan of Rs 50,000 along with disconnection of their electricity meter. He then demanded a bribe of Rs 25,000 to settle the matter. When the woman initially refused, police said the accused escalated his threats, warning he would sabotage her son's marriage. Out of fear, she handed over Rs 25,000 in cash. A few days later, on May 13, police said the man returned, repeating his threats. This time, he demanded Rs 50 lakh. Police said the woman's husband, worried for their son's future, complied and delivered Rs 1.5 lakh in cash at a location near the Modi Mill flyover. The man continued harassing the family and demanded the remaining amount, prompting them to file a police complaint. Police examined footage from more than 100 CCTVs and analysed call detail records, which revealed the accused had changed his mobile number. 'The team tracked and identified the accused person who took the extorted money from the complainant. The photo of the man was developed and circulated among police groups… Local sources were deployed and human intelligence was collected. A list of criminals released from jail on bail was scrutinised,' said DCP (South) Ankit Chauhan. 'A raid was conducted at Okhla and the man was arrested. He admitted to the crime,' the DCP said.
