Two Ugandan women living illegally in Mumbai detained

Mumbai – In a joint operation by  Mumbai Police  and the Anti-Terrorism Cell (ATC), two Ugandan women – Nakayondo Rose (37 years old) and Kemigisa Proscovia (26 years old) -were taken into custody on Tuesday for residing in India without valid documents.

According to officials, both women had been living in Mumbai’s Kalina area for several years but did not possess valid visas or the legal paperwork required to stay in the country. Police acted after receiving intelligence that the duo had been overstaying for an extended period. (How did the Administration fail to notice this ? Strict action should also be taken against those responsible for negligence in this process. – Editor)

During the raid, the women were detained and further questioning revealed they had continued to stay in India even after their permitted stay had expired. Legal proceedings under the Foreigners Act have now been initiated, and deportation formalities are underway in coordination with the concerned embassy and Government departments.

Authorities said this arrest is part of a broader effort by Indian Police to track and deport  foreign nationals  residing illegally. Intelligence teams regularly monitor, verify and investigate suspected cases of overstaying, officials added.

Editorial Perspective

This is a matter of concern from a national security perspective. If such individuals contribute to the spread of crime, human trafficking, or other illegal activities, who will be held responsible ?