Delhi Police Detain 260 in Western Range 'Operation Clean Sweep' Targeting Visa Overstays and Drugs

Overview

• Police said 183 detainees from 10 African countries lacked valid visas or documents, including 48 women.
• Deportation proceedings have begun for 175 people in coordination with the FRRO, with verification continuing for others.
• Investigators registered 26 cases under the NDPS Act and 14 under the Foreigners Act after drug recoveries during the sweep.
• More than 25 landlords were identified for failing to file mandatory Form-II tenant details and now face legal action.
• The operation deployed 31 teams and over 600 personnel across Dwarka, West and Outer districts, and 75 detainees with prior cases will remain under watch.