Ahmedabad: 15 illegal Bangladeshi migrants and one minor child have been deported back to their country, Bangladesh, following their arrest last year by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch.

During an operation against anti-national and anti-social activities near the Chandola area of Ahmedabad, the Crime Branch identified and arrested individuals involved in smuggling minor girls for human trafficking. Further investigation uncovered a racket involved in forging fake Indian documents for illegal immigrants.

Following this, a combing operation led to the detention of 51 illegal immigrants. Among them, 16 Bangladeshi immigrants, including one minor, have been deported, while the legal process for the deportation of others is underway.

State Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi shared this information in a post on X and wrote, “Ahmedabad Crime Branch Cracks Down on Anti-National Activities! Successfully deported 15 immigrants to Bangladesh. – Identified and arrested persons involved in trafficking minor girls for prostitution – Busted a racket producing fake Indian documents for illegal immigrants – Detained 50 illegal immigrants during combing operation – Successfully deported 15 immigrants and 1 minor child – Ongoing legal process for deportation of remaining immigrants”

Ahmedabad Crime Branch Cracks Down on Anti-National Activities!

Successfully deported 15 immigrants to Bangladesh.

– Identified and arrested persons involved in trafficking minor girls for prostitution
– Busted a racket producing fake Indian documents for illegal immigrants
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— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) February 12, 2025

Addressing the media about this, Bharat Patel, ACP Crime Branch, said, “Acting on information about illegal Bangladeshi migrants, we carried out an operation in 2024. During the combing operation at the Chandola Lake area, most Bangladeshis were found to have fake Indian identity documents, and a case was registered at the Crime Branch. During the probe, a racket involved in making fake documentation came to light. Another revelation was that women were being brought to India and forced into prostitution, leading to the filing of a case under POCSO, and two girls were rescued. After the analysis, around 50 illegal migrants, including minors, were detained.”

“Satellite images of Chandola Lake were analyzed, revealing that since 1980, illegal encroachments by Bangladeshis have caused the lake area to shrink year by year. During the investigation, substantial proof emerged, leading to Bangladesh officially recognizing these migrants as its citizens for the first time. With the involvement of the External Affairs Ministry and the Gujarat Home Department, 15 illegal migrants, and one minor, have been deported, and Bangladesh has accepted them. The deportation process for 35 more illegal Bangladeshis is ongoing,” he added. DeshGujarat