Delhi Police detain two foreign nationals overstaying since 2018 in Mukherjee Nagar; both sent to Lampur Detention Centre as deportation proceedings begin.
Delhi Police detain two foreign nationals overstaying since 2018 in Mukherjee Nagar [Photo: X]
NEW DELHI: In an operation, the Foreigner Cell of the North-West District, Delhi Police, detained two foreign nationals who had allegedly remained in India for several years without valid documentation. The action is part of an ongoing crackdown aimed at addressing the issue of overstaying foreigners, reinforcing law and order, and enhancing national security across the capital.
Officials said that police teams received precise intelligence inputs about two individuals suspected of overstaying their permitted visa duration and regularly visiting the Mukherjee Nagar locality. Acting swiftly on the information, a specially formed team carried out a covert operation near the Nirankari Ground, where the suspects were located. Following a short chase, the police successfully apprehended both individuals.
Upon verification, authorities discovered that the two foreign nationals had overstayed their visas by several years. Their legal stay had reportedly ended in 2018, and neither could produce valid travel or identity documents when questioned. Legal action was initiated without delay, and the case was forwarded to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to begin deportation proceedings. After completing the required procedures, both individuals were moved to the Detention Centre in Lampur, Delhi, where they will remain until their deportation to Nigeria and Ivory Coast.
The detained foreign nationals were identified as Bi Thierry Djo, 34, a citizen of Ivory Coast, and Godpower Ikechukwu Moses, 35, a Nigerian citizen. Both were allegedly living in the locality without valid visas, passports, or permits, violating the Foreigners Act, 1946, as well as other applicable immigration regulations.
Reaffirming its firm stance on enforcing immigration laws, the North-West District Police stated that it will continue to take strict measures against overstaying and undocumented foreign nationals. Officials stressed that such special drives will be carried out regularly across the district to ensure full compliance with immigration norms. Police also urged all foreign nationals residing in the capital to strictly follow visa rules, cautioning that any violations could lead to deportation, detention, or even blacklisting.
Moreover, citizens have been encouraged to report suspicious activities or information about illegal immigrants to the police helpline or their nearest police station, highlighting the crucial role of public vigilance in maintaining law and order and safeguarding national security.
