Gurugram (Haryana): Gurugram Police have detained 13 suspected Bangladeshi nationals for allegedly residing illegally in the city and have started proceedings for their deportation, an official said.

Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Naveen Sharma said the Crime Branch had received information around a month earlier that some Bangladeshi nationals were allegedly living illegally in India and working as labourers at different locations in Gurugram.

“Acting on the information, the team detained 13 Bangladeshi nationals who were staying illegally in the country. After verifying their documents, it was confirmed that they had entered India unlawfully. As a result, the process for their deportation was initiated,” Sharma said.

He said the 13 detainees are being taken to Malda Town in West Bengal under the escort of an inspector and a team of 23 police personnel, where they will be handed over to security agencies for further deportation proceedings.

According to Sharma, the detained individuals had been residing in different parts of Gurugram, working as labourers and living in rented accommodation.

The ACP also urged the public to assist law-enforcement authorities by reporting individuals they consider suspicious.

“We appeal to all citizens to support national security. If you come across suspicious individuals among tenants, labourers, domestic workers, hotel staff or construction workers, please report the information by calling 112 or contacting your nearest police station,” he said.

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