Hyderabad drive identifies 49 foreign nationals over immigration violations
Hyderabad police said 49 foreign nationals had been identified for alleged overstaying or other immigration violations during a verification drive that began on August 31. Twelve had been deported, while others were held pending removal proceedings, officials said.
Hyderabad police have identified 49 foreign nationals for allegedly overstaying or violating immigration rules during a special verification drive, with 12 deported to their respective countries so far. The operation began on August 31 and is being conducted by the police Special Branch’s Foreigners Monitoring Cell with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, local Law and Order police and the Hyderabad police IT Cell. Police said the remaining people had been placed in designated holding centres while arrangements for deportation or removal from India were being pursued with the authorities concerned.
Tolichowki accounted for 30 of those identified, followed by Langar Houz and Mehdipatnam with six each. Rajendranagar accounted for three cases, Banjara Hills for two, and Saifabad and Gudimalkapur for one each. Police said the verification also uncovered suspected criminal and other unlawful activity involving some of the people identified.
Officials reported the recovery of 250 grams of marijuana from one foreign national. They also said they detected alleged counterfeit-currency, fraudulent and cheating activities. Three South Sudanese nationals in Rajendranagar, who had entered on student visas and allegedly overstayed, tested positive for cannabis during drug screening, police said.
The drive also examined cases involving people who had entered on student visas but allegedly remained after their visas expired and worked as translators or intermediaries for foreign patients. Police said some collected translation or service charges and, in some cases, commissions of about 15% of hospital bills. Police also identified foreign women allegedly involved in prostitution, including a Kenyan national who had entered on a tourist visa.
Authorities clarified that people with valid passports and visas could remain in India subject to their visa conditions and Indian law. Landlords and accommodation providers were asked to verify documents and submit required reports.
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