Pune Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration, Detain 94 Bangladeshi Nationals
Action taken against 94 Bangladeshi nationals for unauthorised stay
Hindustan Times
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Pune Police have intensified efforts against illegal immigration, detaining 94 Bangladeshi nationals since June 2025. The operations, focused on various police zones, involved document verification and deportation of individuals residing without valid permissions. Recent raids led to the detention of five women in Budhwar Peth for illegal residency and suspected involvement in prostitution.
- 0194 Bangladeshi nationals detained in Pune since June 2025.
- 02Operations focused on areas under multiple police stations.
- 03Recent raids led to the detention of five women in Budhwar Peth.
- 04Deportation procedures for 40 women have been completed in 2026.
- 05Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious individuals.
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Pune Police have launched a significant crackdown on illegal immigration, detaining 94 Bangladeshi nationals since June 2025. The operations targeted areas under the jurisdiction of Faraskhana, Samarth, Khadak, Vishrambaug, Deccan, and Shivajinagar police stations. Actions included document verification, detention, and deportation of individuals allegedly residing in Pune without valid documentation. According to Krushikesh Rawale, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Zone 1, 17 Bangladeshi nationals were initially targeted, with 17 women deported after legal formalities. In 2026 alone, 72 additional Bangladeshi nationals have been detained, with 32 women currently in a detention center, while deportation for 40 women has been completed. The police are conducting these operations in coordination with government agencies to ensure adherence to immigration laws. Recently, a late-night operation in Budhwar Peth led to the detention of five Bangladeshi women suspected of illegal residency and involvement in prostitution. Documentary evidence confirming their nationality was recovered, and further legal actions are underway.
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This crackdown aims to enhance local security and ensure compliance with immigration laws, affecting the community's awareness of illegal residency issues.
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