New Delhi, May 9 -- Delhi Police Foreigners Cell, North-West District, has apprehended three alleged illegal Bangladeshi migrants after a sustained and meticulous surveillance operation, said the police on Friday.

Four smart mobile phones installed with the banned IMO app, which were being used to communicate with their families in Bangladesh, were recovered from their possession.

A special drive titled "Operation Face Wash" is currently being conducted in the district to identify and take action against illegal Bangladeshi migrants.

In May 2025, specific intelligence was received regarding the presence of illegal Bangladeshi nationals disguising themselves as transgender and engaging in begging and other activities at traffic signals ...