Delhi Police on Tuesday mentioned that it has arrested 5 Bangladeshi “unlawful immigrants” for allegedly trying to forcibly enter the Crimson Fort premises amid the heightened safety drills in view of the upcoming Independence Day occasion.
Based on officers, the arrests had been made close to the Crimson Fort’s entry management level by a police staff deployed within the space. The lads, aged between 20 and 25, failed to provide legitimate entry passes throughout routine checks and had been discovered to be residing within the nation illegally.
“All of them are unlawful immigrants. They tried to forcibly enter the Crimson Fort premises,” the police mentioned.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (North District), Raja Banthiya, mentioned the 5 had been intercepted by police personnel on August 4. Throughout questioning, it emerged that that they had entered India illegally about three to 4 months in the past and had been working as labourers in Delhi.
“They claimed they had been unaware that the Crimson Fort has been closed for the general public since July 15. Bangladeshi paperwork had been recovered from them, however no suspicious materials or exercise got here to gentle throughout their interrogation,” Banthiya added.
The incident got here amid a safety clampdown throughout the capital forward of the 78th Independence Day occasion on August 15. Delhi Police has launched a particular drive to determine and deport unlawful immigrants, significantly these dwelling close to delicate installations.
Officers confirmed that central businesses have additionally questioned the 5 males. They’re now being processed for deportation as per authorized protocol.
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