Nigerian National Deported After 10 Years of Illegal Stay in India: Hyderabad's Crackdown on Visa Violations

Nov 08, 2025 10:14 am CST

Hyderabad authorities have deported a 43-year-old Nigerian national who had been residing illegally in India for over a decade. The deportation, conducted by the Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW) in collaboration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, is part of an intensified crackdown on foreign nationals overstaying their visas and suspected involvement in illegal activities, particularly drug smuggling. This case highlights ongoing challenges with immigration enforcement and illegal residents in India's major cities.