Pune Police Deport 57 Bangladeshi Women in Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Residents

Pune, 30th April 2026: Pune Police have deported 57 Bangladeshi women over the past two years as part of an intensified crackdown on illegal foreign residents, while 32 others remain in protective observation homes awaiting completion of legal formalities.

The action is part of a sustained enforcement drive across central parts of the city, particularly under the jurisdictions of Faraskhana and Samarth police stations. Officials said the operation targets foreign nationals residing in Pune without valid documentation, with regular verification and search drives conducted in densely populated areas, hotels and lodges.

According to police data, a total of 89 Bangladeshi women were identified during operations carried out between 2025 and April 2026. Of these, 57 have been repatriated to Bangladesh following due legal procedures, while the remaining 32 are currently housed in observation homes pending further action.

The crackdown gathered pace in 2026. This year alone, 40 women have been deported—35 from Faraskhana police station limits and five from Samarth—while several others are still undergoing legal scrutiny. In 2025, 17 women were deported, most of them from the Faraskhana area.

Police officials said illegal stay by foreign nationals is being treated as a sensitive issue, prompting continuous monitoring and targeted operations.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 1), Krushikesh Rawale, said, “We are conducting regular verification drives and taking strict action against foreign nationals staying illegally. Each case undergoes a detailed legal process before deportation.”

Investigations have revealed that many of the women entered the city in search of employment or through suspected illegal routes. Some cases have also been linked to trafficking networks and exploitation in red-light areas, prompting parallel rescue and enforcement efforts.

Officials added that the deportation process involves coordination with multiple agencies and can take time, as it requires identity verification and completion of legal procedures. Until then, the women are kept in designated observation homes.

Police said the drive will continue, with a focus on identifying undocumented residents and ensuring stricter enforcement across the city.