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Crime
Pakistani National Arrested in Delhi for Illegal Entry via Nepal, Working in Restaurant
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 05:48 PM
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Delhi police detained a Pakistani citizen who entered India illegally through Nepal and was employed at a restaurant in Old Delhi.
Delhi police have taken into custody a Pakistani national who entered the country illegally via the Nepal border. The individual was found working in a restaurant located in the Old Delhi area, prompting authorities to investigate his immigration status.
The arrest was reported by local media, noting that the suspect had been residing in the city without valid documentation. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the entry route through Nepal is a known channel for unauthorized migration.
Following the detention, the police are processing the case under relevant immigration and criminal statutes. The suspect will be presented before a court to determine the appropriate legal action.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about cross‑border illegal entries and the vigilance of Indian authorities in monitoring such activities.
The arrest was reported by local media, noting that the suspect had been residing in the city without valid documentation. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the entry route through Nepal is a known channel for unauthorized migration.
Following the detention, the police are processing the case under relevant immigration and criminal statutes. The suspect will be presented before a court to determine the appropriate legal action.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about cross‑border illegal entries and the vigilance of Indian authorities in monitoring such activities.