In a significant enforcement action targeting illegal immigration, the Delhi Police has achieved a record deportation figure for the year 2025. Authorities have successfully repatriated 2,200 Bangladeshi nationals found residing in the national capital without valid authorization. This marks the highest number of such deportations in recent years.
Unprecedented Scale of Enforcement
The scale of the operation in 2025 represents a dramatic escalation compared to previous years. Official statistics reveal a sharp upward trend: only 14 Bangladeshis were deported in 2024, 5 in 2023, and 50 in 2022. The leap to 2,200 cases this year underscores a major shift in policy and operational intensity. This surge follows strict directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs to identify and repatriate foreign nationals living in the country illegally.
Forged Documents and Systematic Drives
According to police officials, the deported individuals were living in various neighborhoods across Delhi using sophisticated forged documentation. Investigations uncovered that they had obtained fake Aadhaar cards, fraudulent voter ID cards, and other counterfeit government identity papers. These documents allowed them to blend into local communities and access various services meant for Indian citizens.
The Delhi Police, in close coordination with intelligence agencies, has been conducting systematic verification drives across all districts of the capital. The crackdown is not merely focused on increasing deportation numbers but is aimed at dismantling the networks that facilitate the creation of fake Indian identities. The campaign is part of the government's stated zero-tolerance policy towards illegal immigration and document forgery.
Ongoing Campaign and National Security
The police have emphasized that this is a continuous campaign. More areas remain under the scanner, and more individuals are under scrutiny as operations persist. The primary objective is to secure the national capital's borders and internal security by addressing the challenge of illegal immigration head-on. The record number of deportations in 2025 highlights the intensified and sustained efforts by the Delhi Police to enforce immigration laws and maintain demographic integrity.
