New Delhi: In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the Delhi Police deported a record 2,200 Bangladeshi nationals in 2025, marking the highest figure in recent years. This surge in enforcement follows strict directives from the ministry of home affairs to identify and repatriate foreign nationals residing in the country without valid authorisation.The scale of this year’s operation is unprecedented as compared to previous data. Statistics reveal a sharp escalation in deportations: only 14 Bangladeshis were deported in 2024, 5 in 2023 and 50 in 2022. The dramatic increase in 2025 highlights an intensified, continuous campaign by the Delhi Police to secure the national capital’s borders and internal security.
According to police, those deported were found to be living in various parts of Delhi using forged documentation. Investigations revealed that these individuals managed to obtain fake Aadhaar cards, fraudulent voter ID cards and other forged govt identity papers to blend into local communities and access services.Delhi Police, in coordination with intelligence agencies, has been conducting systematic drives across all districts to identify such illegal immigrants. Cops stated that the crackdown is not merely about numbers but about dismantling the networks that facilitate the creation of fake Indian identities. The campaign is ongoing with more areas under the scanner and more individuals under scrutiny as part of the govt’s zero-tolerance policy toward illegal immigration and document forgery.
