In a targeted operation aimed at curbing illegal immigration, Delhi Police conducted checks in the Kalindi Kunj area on Tuesday, focusing on identifying potential illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
According to local residents, the police conducted thorough checks, requesting basic information about residents and their government-issued identification cards. One resident mentioned, “Here, checking has been done 5-6 times. They ask for basic information about residence and government ID cards. No Bangladeshis are residing here.” The checks are part of a wider initiative to root out illegal immigration and verify the legal status of residents.
The checks come shortly after a significant breakthrough by Delhi Police, which dismantled an illegal immigration racket involving Bangladeshi nationals. The police arrested 11 individuals, including document forgers, Aadhaar operators, and tech experts who were allegedly involved in creating fake documents and websites to facilitate the illegal entry of migrants into India.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South, Ankit Chauhan, confirmed that the accused were involved in producing counterfeit Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and other forged documents. “The illegal immigrants used jungle routes and express trains to enter Indian territory,” Chauhan explained. The arrested individuals are believed to have played a key role in enabling Bangladeshi nationals to stay in India by providing them with forged identification documents.
This action follows recent directives from Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor, who ordered a special two-month drive to identify and take action against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. According to sources within the Delhi Police, over 1,000 illegal immigrants have been identified across the capital so far.
The operation included door-to-door verification, document checks, and interviews with residents. Special teams from local police as well as the foreign cells were deployed to conduct targeted operations, ensuring that the crackdown is focused on areas with high incidences of illegal immigration.