Hyderabad: Hyderabad City Police detained 49 foreign nationals during a month-long operation targeting visa overstays and violations of immigration regulations, with 12 of them subsequently deported.
The operation began on August 31 and was carried out in coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
Tolichowki recorded the highest number of apprehensions, with 30 foreign nationals detained. Langar House and Mehdipatnam followed with six each, while three were apprehended under Rajendranagar jurisdiction. Banjara Hills accounted for two cases, and Saifabad and Gudimalkapur recorded one each.
Police said some of the detained foreign nationals were also allegedly involved in other unlawful activities.
One person was allegedly linked to a counterfeit currency case, while several others were reportedly found in possession of illegal drugs. Police also said a Kenyan national who had entered India on a tourist visa was allegedly involved in prostitution-related activities.
Another foreign national was reportedly working as a translator or intermediary for overseas patients at hospitals. According to police, such intermediaries collected translation or service charges from patients and, in some cases, allegedly received commissions of around 15 per cent of hospital bills.
Police advisory to house owners
Hyderabad Police has advised residents and property owners providing accommodation to foreign nationals to verify their passports, visas and other relevant documents.
They have also been asked to submit Form III/C to the authorities for reporting the stay of foreign nationals in accordance with immigration requirements.
