Delhi Police detained six Bangladeshi women living illegally in Paharganj and uncovered a human trafficking network. A parallel operation led to the arrest of a trafficking kingpin and deportation of several illegal immigrants, highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal immigration in India.
Delhi Police have detained six Bangladeshi women from various parts of the national capital and uncovered a wider trafficking network responsible for smuggling people from Bangladesh into India. The operation is part of an ongoing campaign by the East District Police to curb illegal immigration in the city.
Authorities confirmed on Sunday that all six women were residing in India without valid immigration documents. The women were identified as Mim Akhtar (23), Meena Begum (35), Sheikh Munni (36), Payal Sheikh (25), Sonia Akhtar (36), and Taniya Khan (34). Deportation procedures have been initiated in collaboration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Delhi.
The targeted operation was conducted based on a tip-off received at the Mandawali Police Station. Under the supervision of Inspector Bhupesh Kumar, SHO Mandawali, the police first apprehended one suspect, who later disclosed information about the others hiding in the Paharganj area.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Abhishek Dhania stated, “The woman we initially detained led us to five others who were also staying in the country illegally. All have been taken into custody, and necessary action is being taken as per immigration laws.”
This operation is part of a broader initiative that began on November 19, 2024, aimed at identifying and deporting Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in East Delhi. Since the launch of the drive, 15 Bangladeshi nationals have already been deported.
In a related development, the Southeast District Police dismantled an organized syndicate involved in trafficking Bangladeshi nationals and placing them in low-wage jobs across India. On Saturday, police arrested seven Bangladeshi nationals including the alleged mastermind, Chand Miya, along with five Indian accomplices. One of the Indian aides hails from Kaltali, Assam.
Chand Miya, 55, a resident of Muddu Borishal in Bagerhat district, Bangladesh, reportedly entered India at the age of four and settled in Delhi. Over the past decade, he expanded his operations to Chennai and orchestrated the illegal entry of Bangladeshis through border routes in West Bengal and Meghalaya.
Police recovered incriminating evidence, including 11 forged Aadhaar cards, Bangladeshi ID documents, computer equipment, and Rs 19,170 in cash. So far, 18 Bangladeshi nationals identified through Miya’s network have been deported. Authorities have also traced 33 more Bangladeshis in Chennai and eight in Vijayawada, with arrests made under multiple FIRs.
The coordinated operations underscore the Delhi Police’s intensified focus on tackling cross-border illegal immigration and dismantling human trafficking networks operating within the country.
