New Delhi, May 23 -- As part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration, the Delhi Police have detained 121 Bangladeshi nationals from Outer North Delhi for residing in the country without valid documentation.

DCP Outer North Nidhin Valsan said, a wider drive targeting undocumented foreign nationals across the capital. the individuals were part of a larger list of 831 suspected illegal residents. "Many have already been verified. Last week we detained 121 individuals. They were handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) after verification. Following document checks, their illegal stay was confirmed and deportation orders have been issued,

"The majority of the detainees were living in slum clusters. Background ...