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Delhi Police Dismantle Decade-Old Illegal Immigration Network Led by Chand Miya

15 foreign nationals detained in Dwarka and 11 arrests, including the gang's leader, highlight a crackdown on smuggling and document forgery operations.

Photo:SNS
The 55-year-old, identified as Chand Miya, and his gang members illegally brought hundreds of Bangladeshis into India via the West Bengal and Meghalaya borders over the past 10 years. (Representational image)

Overview

  • Delhi Police detained 15 foreign nationals in Dwarka, including individuals from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Bangladesh, and Tanzania, for overstaying without valid visas.
  • A decade-old illegal immigration network led by Chand Miya was dismantled, resulting in the arrest of six Bangladeshi nationals and five Indian accomplices.
  • The gang facilitated illegal entry from Bangladesh, forged identity documents, and settled migrants in India for employment, charging ₹20,000–₹25,000 per person.
  • Raids uncovered 11 fake Aadhaar cards, Bangladeshi ID papers, and equipment used for document forgery, along with ₹19,170 in cash.
  • Based on information from Chand Miya, 33 additional illegal immigrants were apprehended in Chennai, with investigations ongoing into over 100 identified individuals connected to the network.