New Delhi: A family of six Bangladeshi immigrants, including four children, has been apprehended for illegally residing in the Bawana area of Delhi, according to police reports on Monday.
The family, consisting of 45-year-old Sahidul Hossain, his 35-year-old wife Parul Begum, and their four children, had been living in the national capital for over five years without legal documentation.
Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officials conducted a raid on a cluster of makeshift homes (jhuggis) in Bawana, where the family was found.
“During initial questioning, the couple denied their Bangladeshi origins and were unable to provide any valid Indian identity documents. However, after sustained interrogation, they produced Bangladeshi identity cards and ultimately confessed to their status,” stated a senior police officer.
Hossain disclosed that he and his family had illegally crossed into India from West Bengal in 2019. Their journey began in Kamlarkuti village, located in the Kurigram district of Bangladesh. They traveled to Balahat and crossed the border through unfenced agricultural fields, as reported by the police.
After entering India, the family made their way to Dinhata Railway Station, where they boarded the Brahmaputra Mail to reach Delhi. Upon arrival, Hossain found work at various brick kilns in Kharkhoda, Haryana, earning approximately Rs 5,000 per week before relocating with his family to Bawana.
“They had been living in the National Capital Region without any legal documentation and were attempting to integrate into the unorganized labor sector,” the officer added.
The police have initiated legal proceedings against the couple and are taking steps to deport the entire family back to Bangladesh upon the completion of necessary formalities.
