In a significant crackdown on illegal immigration and unauthorized stays, Delhi's North District Police have apprehended nine foreign nationals for overstaying their visas or lacking valid travel documents. This operation was part of an intensive combing and verification exercise across the national capital, following intelligence inputs. Two dedicated teams were formed to track down overstaying foreigners and review the legal status of individuals with pending criminal cases in the district.
The operation began on September 7 with a police team conducting systematic searches in Baba Colony under the jurisdiction of Burari police station. During the search, three Nigerian nationals - Victory Isimah, Godspower Ikechukwu, and Aliou Cisse - were detected. Isimah produced a passport with an expired visa, while the other two failed to furnish any valid identity or immigration documents. They were subsequently produced before the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
A follow-up operation was conducted on September 16, where a joint team comprising the Special Staff, Foreign Cell, and the Anti-Narcotics Cell of North District raided multiple premises in Chandan Vihar, Pragati Enclave, and Maurya Enclave in Burari. During this operation, 10 foreign nationals from Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Uganda, and Cameroon were rounded up for thorough verification of their travel documents.
Out of the 10 individuals apprehended, four were found overstaying on expired visas: Ann Favourite Michael (Ghana), Elise Djonba (Ivory Coast), Ebuh Happiness (Nigeria), and Godstime Ikechukwu Chukwuma (Nigeria). Two Nigerian nationals, Costa Abraham and Raymond Maduka Eze, failed to produce any valid passport or visa documents. Following medical examinations and procedural formalities, the six individuals were produced before the FRRO and subsequently transferred to restriction centres for deportation proceedings.
Three other foreign nationals - Ndagire Mizzy (Uganda), Emmanuel Owusu Nsiah (Ghana), and Sunday Chikezie (Nigeria) - were found to be facing trial in separate criminal cases. Since their matters remain sub judice before competent courts, they were exempted from immediate immigration action. Another Cameroonian national, Samuel Enow Ebot Manyienow, was cleared after his documents and visa were verified to be valid.
The Delhi Police reiterated that this intensive drive is part of sustained surveillance and intelligence-led policing to check immigration violations and maintain strict law and order in the capital. The police have been working to track down overstaying foreigners and review the legal status of individuals with pending criminal cases.
The operation reflects the Delhi Police's commitment to enforcing immigration laws and maintaining national security. The police have been conducting regular operations to crack down on illegal immigration and unauthorized stays in the national capital.
Key points
- Nine foreign nationals were detained for overstaying their visas or lacking valid travel documents.
- The operation was part of an intensive combing and verification exercise across the national capital.
- The detained individuals were from countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Uganda, and Cameroon.
