Indian immigration officials have deported a Nigerian man, Onyeukwu Victor, after he overstayed his visa and was linked to drug peddling activities in Hyderabad.
The Times of India reported that Victor was removed from the country on Wednesday by the Hyderabad police.
Officials of the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing said he first entered India in 2021 on a student visa but remained in the country after the document expired in 2024.
Authorities said Victor had been moving between Hyderabad and Bengaluru, where he allegedly contacted drug suppliers and helped deliver substances to customers.
Police said he was picked up while walking around the Banjara Hills area.
One officer said, “While he was moving around in Banjara Hills, we apprehended him. However, no drugs were recovered. During interrogation, he could not provide valid documents or explanations for his stay in Hyderabad.”
Another official added, “Upon thorough inquiry, it was confirmed that he did not hold a valid visa and had been overstaying.”
He was later handed over to immigration authorities, who processed his deportation.
