NIA takes over case of infiltration of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, Pg6

Key Highlights:

• The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants infiltration last week.
• The Delhi Police Special Cell registered a case related to criminal conspiracy in April.
• Over a dozen people have been arrested for helping immigrants cross the border and providing fake documents.
• In 2025, around 22,000 Bangladeshis were deported from Delhi, a significant increase from 14 in 2024 and 5 in 2023.

Detailed Insights:

• The Delhi Police investigation revealed multiple network channels operating from India's border states.
• Sections related to forgery and the Foreigners Act were added to the initial FIR.
• The NIA aims to uncover the entire syndicate and trace the money trail involved in the infiltration.
• A drive to identify illegal Bangladeshi immigrants was launched by the Delhi Police before the Assembly elections last year and is still ongoing.
• The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is assisting in the deportation of illegal immigrants.
• The majority of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants enter India through the West Bengal border.
• In February 2025, the Union Home Minister directed strict action against networks facilitating illegal entry and fake documents.

Key Concepts Involved:

• NIA (National Investigation Agency): India's premier counter-terrorism law enforcement agency.
• Foreigners Act: Indian law governing the entry, stay, and departure of foreigners in India.
• FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office): Government agency responsible for registration, visa extensions, and monitoring of foreigners in India.