NCRB Report Reveals West Bengal Leads in Crimes Committed by Foreign Nationals
West Bengal tops States in crimes by foreigners; Bangladeshis top accused: NCRB
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A recent report by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) indicates that Bangladeshi nationals were the most arrested foreigners in India, with 3,091 cases in 2024. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes by foreigners at 992, while Delhi reported the most crimes against foreigners, totaling 64 cases.
- 01Bangladeshi nationals accounted for the highest arrests among foreign nationals at 3,091.
- 02West Bengal recorded the most crimes committed by foreigners, totaling 992.
- 03Delhi had the highest number of crimes against foreigners among Union Territories at 64.
- 04The rise in crimes against foreigners increased from 238 in 2023 to 257 in 2024.
- 05Maharashtra reported the most cases of crimes against foreigners at 41.
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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, Bangladeshi nationals were the most arrested foreign nationals in India, with 3,091 arrests in 2024. West Bengal topped the states with 992 crimes committed by foreigners, while Delhi led the Union Territories with 64 crimes against foreigners. The report highlighted that a total of 4,794 foreign nationals were arrested, including 944 women and 11 transgender persons, primarily under the Foreigners Act and the Registration of Foreigners Act. Notably, crimes against foreigners rose from 238 cases in 2023 to 257 in 2024, with Maharashtra recording the highest number of such cases at 41. The NCRB data also revealed that Nepali nationals were the highest among foreign victims, totaling 71 cases, followed by Bangladeshi nationals at 52.
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The rise in crimes involving foreign nationals may lead to increased scrutiny and regulatory measures affecting foreign communities in India.
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