India, Jan. 4 -- At least 104 illegal immigrants were deported from Pune in 2025, according to data presented at the Pune police annual press conference recently. The numbers reflect a sharp rise from 57 deportations in 2024 and 18 in 2023, underscoring what officials described as a stronger focus on identifying and processing illegal stay cases in the city

Of the immigrants deported in 2025, Bangladesh nationals accounted for the largest share at 81, while three were from African countries and 20 from other nations, as per the data.

The police said the crackdown would continue alongside routine passport and character verification exercises and tenancy checks, with the emphasis on due process and documentation compliance.

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