Four Bangladeshi Nationals Detained In Delhi While Preparing To Travel To Greece

New Delhi: Delhi Police have detained four Bangladeshi nationals near Mangolpuri Railway Station for allegedly staying in India beyond the validity of their visas. According to police, the four were attempting to obtain visas for Greece. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) has been approached, and the process to deport them has been initiated.

How Did Police Track Them Down?

Outer District DCP Vikram Singh said during a press briefing at Delhi Police Headquarters that the Foreigners Cell received a tip-off about suspicious foreign nationals moving around Mangolpuri Railway Station in the Raj Park police station area.

The information indicated that their Indian visas had expired and they were preparing to travel elsewhere. Acting on the tip-off, a police team reached the area and began discreet surveillance. When the officers approached, the suspects allegedly tried to move away, but the team surrounded them and detained all four.

Expired Travel Documents Found During Verification

The detained individuals have been identified as Mohammad Riyad Hussain (28), Asif Mia (42), Mohammad Shaun Islam (18) and Mohammad Faruqi Hussain (41). All four are residents of Bangladesh.

Police said the men failed to produce valid identity and travel documents during questioning. Verification revealed that their passports and Indian visas had expired.

The police subsequently coordinated with the FRRO to initiate proceedings for their deportation.

Outer District Police Detained 77 Foreign Nationals in 2026

According to police, Outer District teams have apprehended 77 foreign nationals so far in 2026 as part of their drive against people allegedly staying in India without valid documents.

The group includes 33 Bangladeshi nationals, 20 Nigerians, nine Thai nationals, eight citizens of Ivory Coast, two each from Liberia and Ghana, and one each from Senegal, Gambia, Uganda and Guinea.

The operation was conducted by a team led by Inspector Sunder Singh, in-charge of the Foreigners Cell, along with Head Constables Umed, Ravinder and Ashish, Constable Rohit and Woman Constable Renu.

DCP Vikram Singh said the campaign against foreign nationals staying in the capital without valid documents would continue, with action being taken in accordance with the law.