Mumbai Police Deploy Biometric System, Deport 653 Illegal Immigrants

The Mumbai Police have implemented a new biometric recording system alongside the deportation of 653 illegal immigrants as part of enhanced border security measures. The operation, carried out by the Navi Mumbai Police, included the registration of 25 cases against illegal Bangladeshi nationals within a two-week period. The initiative builds upon India’s growing digital identity infrastructure, which includes the national Aadhaar biometric system, though the new border control system operates independently of Aadhaar’s civilian database.

Among those deported were 10 Bangladeshi nationals, consisting of eight women and two men. The newly implemented biometric recording system captures and stores fingerprints and other identifying features of foreign nationals in a database, creating a digital record to prevent unauthorized re-entry into the country. The approach marks a significant advancement from traditional paper-based immigration controls previously used at Indian border checkpoints.

The biometric system forms part of a broader technological approach to immigration control and border security. Similar systems have been deployed in various countries, with documented success in preventing identity fraud and unauthorized border crossings. India’s implementation follows recent border security enhancements along its other frontiers, though the approach with Bangladesh emphasizes biometric verification more heavily than other border regions.

The implementation of biometric recording for foreign nationals matches international practices in immigration control. Such systems typically integrate with existing border security infrastructure and provide law enforcement agencies with tools to verify the identity of individuals attempting to enter the country. The Mumbai deployment comes as other Asia-Pacific nations are also expanding their use of biometric technology to address various security challenges, including identity fraud and unauthorized immigration.

The new system operates separately from India’s domestic biometric initiatives, as the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) maintains strict policies about sharing Aadhaar data with law enforcement. The border control system instead creates its own specialized database focused specifically on foreign nationals and immigration enforcement.

Sources: Free Press Journal

Sources: CBC News

Sources: Ministry of Home Affairs

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December 28, 2024 – by the ID Tech Editorial Team