Gurugram (Haryana): Gurugram Police have detained 13 suspected Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly living illegally in the city and have initiated steps for their deportation, an official said.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Naveen Sharma said the Crime Branch had received information nearly a month earlier that some Bangladeshi nationals were allegedly staying illegally in India and working as labourers at several locations in Gurugram.
“Based on this information, the team detained 13 Bangladeshi nationals who were residing illegally in the country. After their documents were verified, it was confirmed that they had entered India unlawfully. Accordingly, the deportation proceedings were initiated,” Sharma said.
He said the 13 detainees are being transported to Malda Town in West Bengal under the escort of an inspector and a team of 23 police personnel, where they will be handed over to the security agencies for further deportation formalities.
According to Sharma, the detained individuals had been residing in different areas of Gurugram, working as labourers and staying in rented accommodation.
The ACP also urged members of the public to assist law-enforcement agencies by reporting individuals they consider suspicious.
“We appeal to all citizens to support national security. If you notice suspicious individuals among tenants, labourers, domestic workers, hotel staff or construction workers, please report the information by calling 112 or contacting the nearest police station,” he said.
