New Delhi, March 30 -- The Delhi Police on Sunday arrested two Bangladeshi nationals, Atifa and Asma, both 24, who had allegedly been living in India illegally for years. They were found to be residing in the national capital without valid documents or permits.

According to the police, the two individuals had entered India illegally via river routes near the India-Bangladesh border. They traveled to Delhi via local trains and had been staying in various locations to evade detection.

The police have initiated the deportation process with the assistance of the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), in New Delhi. This operation is part of a broader drive launched by the East District Police on November 19, 2024, to identify and de...