New Delhi, Jan 3 (PTI) Delhi Police identified and deported two illegal immigrants from Bangladesh who had been residing in Safdarjung area of southwest Delhi, an official said on Friday.
The duo, identified as Liyacat (54) and his wife Nasreen (39), had been living in Delhi since 2012, he said.
“Acting on a tip-off, the team detained the couple on Thursday from Shamshan Ghat Road near Green Park. During interrogation, the duo revealed that they had been living at various locations in Delhi-NCR, most recently in Old Seelampur,” said a senior police officer.
He further stated that their documents were scrutinised and found to be invalid.
Following thorough legal procedures, the couple was handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) for deportation to Bangladesh.
Acting on the Delhi LG Secretariat’s orders, police launched a drive on December 11 to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the national capital. PTI BM ARD ARD
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