The operation will prioritize areas in the Imphal Valley where the presence of such individuals has been repeatedly flagged.
In a major crackdown on illegally staying foreign nationals, the Delhi Police have got their hands on 10 immigrants residing in areas of Delhi-NCR, it said on Wednesday.
The Dwarka district police have deported 132 foreign nationals who had overstayed after the expiry of their Visas in 2024, it said on Saturday.
During a crackdown on foreigners illegally staying in the country, the Delhi Police caught and deported hundreds with the Dwarka district taking the lead.
A combing operation was conducted at Anjuna on late Saturday evening at a residence, during which 4 foreign national women were found to be staying without valid visa and passport.
Department of Tourism data showed that as of March 9, nearly 77,000 foreign travellers arrived in the country.
Acting on a tip-off, DRI officers examined an import consignment at Air Cargo Complex, Indira Gandhi International Airport. During the examination, the consignment was found to contain electroplating machines fitted with transformers.
Giving details, the police said that the foreigners were seen roaming near Mohan Garden area of the city. A police team, patrolling in the same area, found their behaviour suspicious and asked them for their documents.
CCB Joint Commissioner Sandeep Patil said, "As many as 7 foreign nationals are found to be overstaying and two were found with Ganja. At least 90 ecstasy tablets were seized from a Nigerian national. So far, 38 people were found without valid documents."
However, such foreign nationals have been applying for extension of their visas or stay stipulation period on a monthly basis.
