Mumbai: Authorities have intensified their crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Mumbai and its surrounding districts like Thane and Mira Bhayandar. In a coordinated operation on Friday, police deported a total of 160 Bangladeshi nationals. Of these, 58 were apprehended by the Mumbai Police and 102 by the Thane Police.
According to official sources, between January 1 and June 30, 2025, approximately 532 Bangladeshi nationals have been deported following legal proceedings. The majority of the deportees fall within the 20–22 age group.
In addition, authorities have registered a total of 375 cases against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in 2025 so far. The action is part of a broader effort to identify and expel foreign nationals residing illegally in India. Investigations and deportation procedures continue.
