immigration offences

The Orissa High Court has issued comprehensive guidelines for handling illegal immigrants facing criminal prosecution, emphasizing swift legal proceedings and proper investigation. These directives were established while granting bail to a Bangladeshi national accused of illegal entry and obtaining Indian identification documents, highlighting the need for a structured approach to such cases.

India successfully repatriated two fugitives, Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar, from the UAE. Parekh, involved in a Rs 2,672 crore banking fraud, was brought to Kolkata. Kumar, a key figure in a passport forgery racket, was handed over to Haryana police in Mumbai. Both were apprehended following Interpol Red Notices.

Nine Punjab residents were deported from Australia on a special flight due to criminal charges and immigration breaches. Seven men faced allegations including drug possession and assault, while one woman overstayed her visa. Their disruptive behavior on prior commercial flight attempts necessitated the chartered Nauru Airlines aircraft for their removal.

A significant police operation executed a sweeping raid on the headquarters of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light in Crewe, responding to grave accusations of sexual misconduct, human trafficking, and coercive marriage practices. Approximately 500 law enforcement personnel participated, resulting in multiple detentions.

The Orissa High Court denied bail to a Nigerian national accused of abetting a woman's suicide through blackmail. The court cited grave allegations supported by a suicide note and digital evidence. The accused also faces charges for overstaying in India with forged travel documents.

Police had earlier refused to register the FIR, terming it a financial dispute

Authorities in Pahalgam have registered a case against Hotel Misty Mountains for failing to report the arrival of 23 foreign guests, including 19 British nationals. The hotel management allegedly neglected to submit the mandatory Form C, a violation of security protocols. This action follows increased scrutiny of foreign visitor regulations in the Kashmir Valley after a past terror incident.