Overview
- Three cases were registered after January 9 verification drives, naming four landlords in Kharghar and Taloja for allegedly failing to file the mandatory C-Form for eight foreign tenants.
- Anti-Narcotics Cell teams conducted early-morning checks in Sector 30 and Sector 35F, triggering complaints that led to the cases at Kharghar and Taloja police stations.
- During the Kharghar operation, police detained six suspects, including five Nigerian nationals, whom officials said were residing without valid visas.
- The Foreigners Regional Registration Office issued Leave India notices to the detained foreign nationals, according to police statements reported by PTI.
- Officials cited provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, and the Registration of Foreigners Act, 1939, and said investigations continue to verify visa status and identify additional noncompliant landlords.