Karnataka speeds up deportation of foreign offenders; 427 sent back in 2026

Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Wednesday (April 29, 2026) said that Karnataka has intensified its crackdown on foreign nationals involved in criminal activities and illegal immigration, with a sharp rise in deportations over the past three years.

He said that since 2024, police have deported 339 foreign nationals, with more than 50% of the cases linked to offences under the NDPS Act. In 2025, a total of 401 individuals were tracked and deported, while in 2026 so far, 427 foreign nationals have been deported.