New Delhi (PTI): Ten Bangladeshi nationals staying illegally in India using fake medical visas were apprehended during a special verification drive in outer Delhi, an official said on Friday.
The accused were found living in Delhi even after their visas had expired and were allegedly attempting to procure medical visas for Bulgaria despite not having valid travel documents for their stay in India, he said.
Police received specific information about some suspected Bangladeshi nationals residing in the area even after the expiry of their visas.
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Acting on a tip-off on March 6 about their presence in Peeragarhi Chowk, the police team reached the spot and kept surveillance. On noticing the police presence, the suspects allegedly tried to disperse in an attempt to evade verification, but the team intercepted them.
On questioning, none of the individuals could produce valid identity or travel documents. Subsequent verification revealed that they were carrying expired passports and visas, confirming their illegal stay in the country.
The police said all ten were taken into custody after completing legal formalities and interrogation. The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) has been informed and deportation proceedings against the apprehended individuals have been initiated.
The police said the verification drive will continue against illegal immigrants and strict action will be taken as per the law.
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Ahmedabad (PTI): Rajasthan Royals defeated Gujarat Titans by six runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Opting to bat, Rajasthan Royals posted 210 for six.
Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal (55 off 36 balls) and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (31 of 18) stitched 70 runs off 38 balls for the opening wicket to lay the foundation for the challenging total.
Dhruv Jurel emerged as the star with the bat for RR, making 75 off 42 balls with the help of four boundaries and five hits over the fence.
For GT, Kagiso Rabada (2/42) picked up two wickets.
Chasing 211, Sai Sudharsan made 73 off 44 balls with the help of nine boundaries and three sixes, but lacked support from the other end.
Brief Scores:
Rajasthan Royals: 210 for 6 in 20 overs (Dhruv Jurel 75, Yashasvi Jaiswal 55; Kagiso Rabada 2/42).
Gujarat Titans: 204 for 8 in 20 overs (Sai Sudharsan 73; Ravi Bishnoi 4/41).
