Illegal Immigration

Over 1,000 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained in Gujarat’s Major Crackdown

Over 1,000 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Detained in Gujarat’s Major Crackdown

Surat/Ahmedabad, April 25, 2025: In a significant crackdown across Gujarat, over 1,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been detained by authorities in the cities of Ahmedabad and Surat. This operation, led by Gujarat's Minister of State for Home, Harsh Sanghavi, is part of a larger initiative to target illegal immigration in the state.The majority of those detained are accused of entering India with fake documents, allegedly sourced from West Bengal. Authorities have warned that anyone involved in harboring such immigrants will face strict legal consequences. Sanghavi also emphasized that those still residing illegally in Gujarat should surrender to the authorities voluntarily…
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Punjab Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration Firms: 1,274 Raids, 24 FIRs, 7 Arrests; Public Urged to Verify Agents<br>

Punjab Police Crack Down on Illegal Immigration Firms: 1,274 Raids, 24 FIRs, 7 Arrests; Public Urged to Verify Agents

Chandigarh, February 25, 2025: In a bid to protect the youth aspiring to settle abroad from falling prey to illegal travel agents as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Punjab Police conducted raids and carried out search operations at as many as 1274 immigration firms across the state. The massive operation against illegal travel agents was carried out on the directions of Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav simultaneously in all the 28 Police districts from 11 am till late evening on Monday. The development came amidst the ongoing crackdown against illegal travel agents across…
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Third US Military Aircraft Brings 112 Indian Deportees to Amritsar

Third US Military Aircraft Brings 112 Indian Deportees to Amritsar

Amritsar, February 16, 2025: Another 112 Indian nationals deported from the United States arrived in Amritsar today as the third US military aircraft carrying deportees landed at Amritsar Airport.According to official reports, the deportees include 31 individuals from Punjab, 44 from Haryana, 33 from Gujarat, 2 from Uttar Pradesh, and 2 each from Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, bringing the total count to 112.This marks the third batch of deported Indian migrants in recent days, following the return of 116 deportees yesterday. The surge in US deportations comes amid stricter immigration policies and heightened border security measures. The Indian government has…
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Avoid Illegal Migration, Focus on State’s Growth

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Urges Youth to Avoid Illegal Migration, Focus on State’s Growth

Ghungrali (Ludhiana), February 16, 2025 – Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann urged the state’s youth to learn from recent deportations from the US and avoid illegal migration. He encouraged them to work hard in Punjab and contribute to its progress.Speaking at a sports tournament, Mann emphasized that Punjab has some of the world’s most fertile land. However, he blamed previous governments for failing to create opportunities, which forced many young people to seek better prospects abroad. "Deportations Are an Eye-Opener" Mann called the mass deportations from the US a wake-up call. He urged young people to focus on Punjab’s…
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Second US Deportation Flight Lands in Amritsar With 119 Indians

Second US Deportation Flight Lands in Amritsar With 119 Indians

Amritsar, February 16, 2025 – A C-17 Globemaster military aircraft carrying 119 deported Indians arrived at Amritsar International Airport at 11:40 PM on Saturday. This marks the second deportation flight in ten days. The first batch of 104 deportees landed on February 5. A third flight, with 157 deportees, is scheduled to arrive on Sunday.Among the 119 deportees, 67 are from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, and eight from Gujarat. Three are from Uttar Pradesh, while two each belong to Goa, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. One person each is from Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. Deportees Arrive in Large Numbers Among…
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Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Condemns Mistreatment of Indian Deportees by U.S. Troops, Promises Strict Action Against Fraudulent Travel Agents

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal Condemns Mistreatment of Indian Deportees by U.S. Troops, Promises Strict Action Against Fraudulent Travel Agents

Chandigarh, 16 February – Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal has strongly condemned the mistreatment of Indian deportees by U.S. troops. In a social media post, he expressed deep sorrow over reports that American forces tied the hands and feet of Indian passengers during their journey back to India. He criticized this inhumane treatment, which occurred despite strong protests. Government Assures Legal Action Dhaliwal reaffirmed his commitment to justice for Punjabi victims who were defrauded by illegal travel agents. He urged them to file written complaints about the financial fraud they faced. The Punjab government, he assured, would immediately…
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