911 illegal immigrants identified in Karnataka over 3 years; 365 linked to crime
Across Karnataka, 911 illegal immigrants were identified in three years, with 365 having criminal cases. Most were Bangladesh nationals; Bengaluru city saw 5,304 foreigners identified, 446 overstayers. Verification used DPM and FIP.
Key takeaways
- Over three years, 911 illegal immigrants were identified in Karnataka, with 365 cases having criminal connections.
- Bangladesh nationals account for the largest share among identified illegal immigrants (868), followed by Myanmar (20) and others.
- In Bengaluru, 5,304 foreigners were identified, and 446 were overstayers, with verification using DPM and FIP.
What Happened
A police report presented in the Karnataka Legislative Council shows that over the last three years, authorities identified 911 illegal immigrants across the state. Among these, Bangladeshis comprised the largest share with 868 individuals, followed by Myanmar (20), Nigeria (13), Sri Lanka (8), Nepal (1) and Uganda (1).
Of the total, 365 immigrants were found to have criminal cases registered against them. Nigerian nationals accounted for 135 of those facing criminal charges, while Bangladesh nationals numbered 48 and Nepali nationals 44 among the crime-linked group. Other nationalities with at least one case included Myanmar, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Ghana, Sudan, Ukraine, Iran, Kenya, Sri Lanka and several others.
In Bengaluru city specifically, authorities identified 5,304 foreigners, of whom 446 were overstayers. The exact counts for other districts were not provided in the report. The verification process relied on the District Police Module and the Foreigners Identification Portal, with action coordinated by immigration officials and relevant authorities.
The information was disclosed by Home Minister Priyank Kharge in response to a question in the Karnataka Legislative Council, noting that the measures targeted illegal immigration and foreign nationals residing without valid documents or beyond their permitted stay.
Why It Matters
The report highlights ongoing enforcement efforts to identify and address illegal residency and potential criminal activity linked to foreign nationals in Karnataka and Bengaluru. The concentration of cases among certain nationalities signals the focus areas for verification and potential policy considerations related to immigration controls and enforcement across districts.
Background
The data come from a police review of foreigners identified in the state over the preceding three years, with a described verification framework using district-level police modules and a centralized identification portal. The statement attributes the actions to government measures against illegal immigration and overstays, as part of ongoing governance efforts.
Key Facts
- Total illegal immigrants identified in Karnataka over three years: 911
- Nationals with the largest share: Bangladesh (868); Myanmar (20); Nigeria (13); Sri Lanka (8); Nepal (1); Uganda (1)
- Immigrants with criminal cases: 365
- Criminal-case distribution (top): Nigeria 135; Bangladesh 48; Nepal 44
- Criminal-case representatives from other nationalities included: Myanmar, Ivory Coast, Uganda, Ghana, Sudan, Ukraine, Iran, Kenya, Sri Lanka and others
- Immigrants identified in Bengaluru city: 5,304
- Overstayers in Bengaluru city: 446
- Verification tools: District Police Module (DPM) and Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP)
- Official source: Home Minister Priyank Kharge, Karnataka Legislative Council
What Happens Next
The report notes that further action is being undertaken in coordination with immigration authorities and other concerned agencies, following the verification results. No specific next-step schedule or policy change is detailed beyond the described measures against illegal immigration and overstaying.
Sources reviewed
Project Chintan independently synthesized and analyzed information cross-checked across the sources listed above.
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