<p>Bengaluru: A police investigation into <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/ccb-raids-six-places-arrests-bangladeshi-immigrants-3045706">25 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals</a> raided in the city on Thursday revealed that they allegedly paid between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000 to middlemen to illegally cross the border into India. </p>.<p>The Central Crime Branch (CCB) raided six locations in the eastern, southeastern and Whitefield police divisions early on Thursday morning. </p>.<p>The group consisted of 24 men and one woman, who reportedly crossed the border with the assistance of two middlemen — one on the Bangladeshi side and one on the Indian side — who were paid separately. The amount paid varied based on the time of entry and the individual’s background, a well-placed source in the CCB told DH. </p>.<p>Once in India, the immigrants travelled by bus or train to eventually reach Bengaluru. Police suspect that many more illegal immigrants have entered India and dispersed into different states. </p>.<p>Some of the 25 individuals identified by the CCB have been living in Bengaluru for anywhere between 10 and 20 years.</p>.<p>They typically work as labourers and ragpickers, residing in shanties around Ramamurthy Nagar, Marathahalli, Bandepalya, Varthur, Bellandur and Hebbagodi. None possessed documents to prove Indian citizenship, the source added. </p>.175 illegal immigrants in state, shows data; police told to up vigil .<p><strong>Criminal background</strong></p>.<p>At least two of the immigrants were previously arrested for robbery but were released on bail. They presented fake documents to conceal their status as illegal immigrants, according to the source. </p>.<p>Police are also concerned about petty crimes involving illegal immigrants. </p>.<p>A senior police officer indicated that raids will continue to identify and take legal action against illegal immigrants.</p>.<p>Leads about these individuals primarily came from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), which tracked expatriates overstaying their visas in India. </p>.<p>Information about people who entered India illegally through porous borders and moved to Bengaluru long ago was provided by decoys and police informants. </p>.<p>Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) are tasked with monitoring new illegal immigrants, though identifying their whereabouts is challenging due to their frequent relocations, the officer added. </p>.<p>One DCP posted in the city mentioned that police are collaborating with NGOs to monitor and deter illegal immigrants while streamlining their surveillance processes. </p>
<p>Bengaluru: A police investigation into <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/ccb-raids-six-places-arrests-bangladeshi-immigrants-3045706">25 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals</a> raided in the city on Thursday revealed that they allegedly paid between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000 to middlemen to illegally cross the border into India. </p>.<p>The Central Crime Branch (CCB) raided six locations in the eastern, southeastern and Whitefield police divisions early on Thursday morning. </p>.<p>The group consisted of 24 men and one woman, who reportedly crossed the border with the assistance of two middlemen — one on the Bangladeshi side and one on the Indian side — who were paid separately. The amount paid varied based on the time of entry and the individual’s background, a well-placed source in the CCB told DH. </p>.<p>Once in India, the immigrants travelled by bus or train to eventually reach Bengaluru. Police suspect that many more illegal immigrants have entered India and dispersed into different states. </p>.<p>Some of the 25 individuals identified by the CCB have been living in Bengaluru for anywhere between 10 and 20 years.</p>.<p>They typically work as labourers and ragpickers, residing in shanties around Ramamurthy Nagar, Marathahalli, Bandepalya, Varthur, Bellandur and Hebbagodi. None possessed documents to prove Indian citizenship, the source added. </p>.175 illegal immigrants in state, shows data; police told to up vigil .<p><strong>Criminal background</strong></p>.<p>At least two of the immigrants were previously arrested for robbery but were released on bail. They presented fake documents to conceal their status as illegal immigrants, according to the source. </p>.<p>Police are also concerned about petty crimes involving illegal immigrants. </p>.<p>A senior police officer indicated that raids will continue to identify and take legal action against illegal immigrants.</p>.<p>Leads about these individuals primarily came from the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), which tracked expatriates overstaying their visas in India. </p>.<p>Information about people who entered India illegally through porous borders and moved to Bengaluru long ago was provided by decoys and police informants. </p>.<p>Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) are tasked with monitoring new illegal immigrants, though identifying their whereabouts is challenging due to their frequent relocations, the officer added. </p>.<p>One DCP posted in the city mentioned that police are collaborating with NGOs to monitor and deter illegal immigrants while streamlining their surveillance processes. </p>