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Three Nigerian women detained at Bhopal station over drug suspicion found staying illegally

Three foreign women from Nigeria, aged between 40 and 50, were detained by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at a railway station in Bhopal. Authorities acted on intelligence inputs suspecting drug trafficking while the individuals were travelling in a Mumbai-bound train.

State

Madhya Pradesh

First reported

October 2026

Agency involved

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) and Bhopal Police

Individuals involved

Three Nigerian women aged 40 to 50

Status

Detained in a holding centre and facing deportation proceedings

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

Although the luggage search yielded no incriminating items or drugs, subsequent document verification revealed that the trio lacked valid travel documents and passports, indicating they were staying in the country illegally. Consequently, they were handed over to the local police.

The authorities subsequently transferred the detained individuals to a designated detention centre for foreign nationals. Meanwhile, the police initiated an investigation to trace their entry routes and past stays, alongside starting deportation proceedings.

Not yet reported: The articles do not specify how long the women had been staying in India or the exact locations they visited prior to their detention.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

The three women have been placed in a detention centre for foreign nationals, and the Bhopal Police have initiated the deportation process.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

Three foreign nationals from Nigeria who were found without valid travel documents.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

Saturday eveningThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence detained three women at Bhopal's railway station based on intelligence inputs.

SundayThe women were handed over to the Bhopal Police after failing to produce valid travel documents.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

Intelligence inputs alerted authorities about potential drug trafficking involving passengers on a train.
Officials intercepted the suspects at a railway station and removed them from the train to search their baggage.
When no drugs were found, authorities scrutinized their travel documents and found they lacked valid passports and visas for staying in the country.

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Sources and further reading

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newindianexpress.comOriginal report The New Indian Expressnewindianexpress.com Three Nigerian women detained at Bhopal station over drug suspicion found staying illegally - The New Indian Express

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