NIA Takes Over Probe Into Illegal Bangladeshi Immigration Racket in Delhi
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally taken over the investigation into a major illegal Bangladeshi immigration racket that was earlier being probed by the Delhi Police Special Cell, officials confirmed on Monday. The federal agency has registered a fresh first information report (FIR) and begun its inquiry after assuming charge of the case last week.
The case was originally registered by the Delhi Police during a large-scale crackdown on illegal immigration in the national capital. Investigators had uncovered an organised network involved in facilitating illegal entry into India, arranging forged identity documents, providing accommodation, and enabling employment for undocumented immigrants.
According to officials familiar with the matter, the NIA is expected to significantly widen the scope of the probe. This includes tracing the entire syndicate operating across states, identifying key handlers and facilitators, and following the money trail linked to the racket. The agency will also examine possible links to organised crime and other activities that could pose security concerns.
The takeover follows directions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which has asked central agencies to crack down on organised networks facilitating illegal immigration, citing potential national security risks.
Senior officials said the decision to hand over the case to the NIA was taken due to its “inter-state and organised nature.” Security experts noted that such rackets often operate through layered financial channels and forged documentation networks, requiring central-level investigation.