A Delhi court has convicted an illegal Bangladeshi national, identified as Sabu alias Shabu Sardar, for unlawfully residing in India after fraudulently obtaining multiple Indian identity documents, and has directed his deportation to Bangladesh, police said on Sunday, 19 July 2025. The judgment was delivered by the Link Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Central District, at Tis Hazari Courts on Saturday.

The Case and Charges

The accused was convicted under Section 318(A) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 14(A) of the Foreigners Act, in connection with FIR No. 160/2025 registered at Paharganj Police Station. The case was initiated after the Special Staff of the Central District developed specific intelligence about Bangladeshi nationals allegedly residing illegally in Delhi under false Indian identities.

How the Accused Was Caught

Acting on the intelligence inputs, police apprehended Sardar from the Paharganj area. Investigations established that he had illegally entered India and fraudulently obtained an Indian Passport, Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, a bank account, and other identity documents by concealing his true identity and nationality, according to police.

Investigators collected documentary, digital, and technical evidence — including passport and immigration records, forged identity documents, and other corroborative material — that established the accused's true identity and illegal stay. 'The investigation also exposed the modus operandi adopted by the accused to secure genuine Indian identity documents on the basis of false credentials,' police said.

Guilty Plea and Sentencing

According to police, the evidence gathered was so strong that Sardar did not contest the prosecution's case. He voluntarily pleaded guilty before the court, acknowledging the overwhelming evidence against him. The court accepted the plea, convicted him, and sentenced him to imprisonment for the period already undergone.

The court further directed the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) to lodge the convict in a detention centre and complete the necessary formalities for his deportation to Bangladesh.

Broader Significance

This conviction is part of a wider crackdown on illegal immigration in the national capital, where authorities have been targeting networks that help foreign nationals obtain genuine Indian identity documents using false credentials. Notably, the case highlights a systematic vulnerability — the ability to fraudulently acquire documents such as Aadhaar and PAN cards — that critics argue demands stronger verification at the point of issuance.

This comes amid heightened national focus on illegal immigration, particularly from Bangladesh, with law enforcement agencies across multiple states stepping up surveillance and prosecution efforts. The FRRO is now expected to process Sardar's deportation in accordance with established legal procedures.