Six foreign nationals detained in Delhi for illegal stay; deportation process initiated

Delhi Police have detained six foreign nationals, including five Nigerians and one from Ivory Coast, in southwest Delhi for allegedly residing in India without valid visa documents, officers said on Sunday.

Police took action during the investigation of a case registered under the NDPS Act at Vasant Kunj North police station, they said.

According to police, six people came under scrutiny during the probe.

A special team formed to verify their credentials approached the suspects and requested documents related to their stay in India after receiving specific inputs.

“During the enquiry, the foreign nationals claimed that they came to India on tourist and business visas and that their documents were deposited with their respective embassies for safekeeping,” a senior police officer said.

Police said, however, verification with immigration authorities revealed that they had overstayed in India and lacked valid visa documents.

The detainees were identified as Kamassoko Aicha Sylla, a citizen of Ivory Coast, and Nigerian nationals Promise Okwaje, Maryann Nwanze, Omotola Ishola Sideeq, Emmanuel Chibuike Mmuo and Nzubechukwu Kenneth Agigaony.

“After completing all legal formalities and verification procedures, fresh deportation proceedings were initiated through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO),” the officer said.