The investigation into undocumented Bangladeshi migrants detained in Gurugram has intensified, with Haryana Police expanding their probe to more than 100 suspected hideouts across the city and adjoining regions. Authorities are also working to identify alleged local facilitators who are believed to have arranged illegal entry, forged documentation, shelter and employment for the migrants.

According to police sources, 13 Bangladeshi nationals working as daily wage labourers without valid travel or residency documents were detained during a special verification drive in Gurugram. The individuals have since been lodged in a detention centre, and deportation proceedings have been initiated. Officials said the operation is part of a broader effort to detect undocumented foreign nationals residing in the National Capital Region (NCR).

During interrogation, the detainees reportedly told investigators that they had paid around Rs 15,000 per person to agents who helped them enter India illegally. They claimed that the network guiding their movement also assisted them in reaching urban labour markets where informal employment opportunities were available. According to the statements recorded by police, many of them were placed in construction work and informal labour roles shortly after entering the country.

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The detainees also described a pattern of concealment used by undocumented migrants to avoid detection by authorities. They reportedly stated that construction sites, labour colonies and unauthorised settlements along expressways were commonly used as temporary shelters. These locations, they claimed, allowed them to remain mobile while seeking work in different parts of Gurugram and nearby urban centres.

Police officials further said that the detained individuals indicated the possible presence of more than 100 other undocumented migrants across Gurugram, Delhi and other parts of the NCR. While these claims are being verified, investigators believe they may point to a wider organised network operating across state boundaries. The possibility of coordinated movement and settlement has prompted authorities to expand surveillance and verification measures.

Acting on the inputs, Crime Branch teams have launched a large-scale screening and verification drive across multiple locations identified during questioning. Officials said that more than 100 suspected hotspots have been marked for inspection, including unauthorised colonies, vacant plots on the outskirts of the city and active construction sites where migrant labourers are often employed.

Investigators are also focusing on identifying local handlers who allegedly played a key role in facilitating illegal entry and settlement. These individuals are suspected of arranging forged identity documents, temporary accommodation and employment opportunities for undocumented migrants. Police sources said efforts are underway to map the entire network, including intermediaries operating both within Gurugram and in neighbouring regions.

Authorities have emphasised that the ongoing operation is aimed at strengthening enforcement against illegal immigration while ensuring that individuals involved in document fraud and human trafficking networks are brought to justice. The detained migrants are currently undergoing further questioning as part of efforts to trace the broader chain of facilitators and verify the extent of the alleged network operating in the region.

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