CHANDIGARH POLICE BRIEF OF CASES DATED-21.08.2025 AND OTHER PRESS NOTES

Action against illegal Immigration firms

PS-34

A Case FIR No 130 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 34 Chandigarh against Ankit R/o # 1317 Silver Town Society Sector 48 Chandigarh who was running Immigration at SCO No 148-149 Sector 34 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 131 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 34 Chandigarh against Harpreet Singh R/o # Owner of Akal Overseas Consultant private limited Chandigarh who was running Immigration at SCO No 85-86 Sector 34 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 132 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 34 Chandigarh agasint unknown person who was running Immigration at SCO No 359 1st floor Sector 34 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 133 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 34 Chandigarh agasint unknown person who was running Immigrarion at SCO No 146-147 4th floor Sector 34 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 134 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 34 Chandigarh against Heera Lal R/o # Ward no 07 Balachaur SBS Nagar Mohali Punjab who was running Immigration at SCO No 364-366 Sector 34 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 135 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 34 Chandigarh against Rishi Kumar R/o # 147 Ward no 12 Kurali Punjab who was running Immigration at Piccadilly square Mall Sector 34 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on the accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

PS-36

A Case FIR No 178 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 36 Chandigarh against Swaran Singh R/o # 1544 Sector 69 Mohali Punjab who was running Immigration at SCO No 459-460, 2nd floor Sector 35/C Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 179 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 36 Chandigarh against Dinesh Singh R/o # 646 Village Dariya Chandigarh who was running Immigration at SCO No 333-334, 2nd floor Sector 35/B Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on, the accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

PS-31

A Case FIR No 162 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 31 Chandigarh against Lovereet Singh R/o # VPO Basarke Gillan District Amritsar Punjab who was running Immigration at SCO No 40, Sector 31/D Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on, the accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 163 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 31 Chandigarh against Dinesh kumar R/o # 3905 Sector 47/D Chandigarh who was running Immigration at SCO No76, Sector 47/D Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

PS-03

A Case FIR No 70 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 03 Chandigarh against Sukhwant Singh R/o # 76 ward no 12 railway road Mandi Ahmedgarh District Malerkotla Punajb and Parabhjot Singh R/o # 42 Sherpura Chowk near Gurudwara Ludhiana Punjab both were running Immigration at SCO No 161- 162, 1st floor Sector 08/C Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused Sukhwant Singh was arrested. Later on accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 71 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 03 Chandigarh against one lady R/o # Sector 15/D Chandigarh who was running Immigration at SCO No 161- 162, 1st floor Sector 08/C Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on the accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

PS-19

A Case FIR No 49 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 19 Chandigarh against one lady R/o # Phase- 1 Mohali Punjab who was running Immigration at SCO No26, Sector 20/D Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused was arrested. Later on, the accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

PS-17

A Case FIR No 132 U/S 223 BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 17 Chandigarh against Bijay Sharma R/o # 104 Emaar Hills Mohali Punajb and Amardeep Singh R/o # Village Kaind District Ludhiana Punjab both were running Immigrarion at cabin no 303 SCO No 181-182, 3rd floor Sector 17 Chandigarh without any permission of DM, UT Chandigarh. During the investigation the accused Amardeep Singh was arrested. Later on, accused bailed out. Investigation of this case is in progress.

Theft

A Case FIR No 57 U/S 303(2) BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 49 Chandigarh on the complaint of Bakhshish Singh R/o # 383 Ward no 01 Dasmesh Nagar Kharar Punjab against unknown person who stole away 16 battery cells from Indus companies mobile tower Sector 50, Chandigarh from the night intervening 16/17-08.2025. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 83 U/S 303(2) BNS has been registered in Police Station Industrial Area Chandigarh on the complaint of Anshul Gupta R/o # ICCC MC Chandigarh against unknown person who stole away 06 battery of CCTV Camera from Sector 20/30 light point on 17.08.2025 Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

A Case FIR No 130 U/S 303(2), 3(5) BNS has been registered in Police Station Sector 11 Chandigarh on the complaint of one lady R/o # Sector 25 Panchkula Haryana against unknown ladies they stole away 2 Gold bangles from CTU Bus near bus stop PGI Sector 12 Chandigarh. Investigation of this case is in progress.

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Chandigarh Police Launches Special Drive against Immigration Fraud

In recent years, there has been a growing concern regarding immigration fraud committed by unscrupulous travel agents and immigration consultancy firms operating in and around Chandigarh. These entities lure unsuspecting individuals with false promises of jobs, education, or permanent settlement abroad, often resulting in financial and emotional distress for the victims.

Recognizing the gravity of this issue, Chandigarh Police has consistently adopted a proactive and stringent approach to ensure accountability and protect public interest.

1. Special Drive Conducted on 20.08.2025

On 20th August 2025, Chandigarh Police conducted a special checking drive of immigration firms/consultants across the Union Territory to ensure compliance with DM Orders issued under Section 163 BNSS, which mandate that:

  • All foreign travel/visa agents submit their complete antecedents in writing to the concerned SDM for verification.
  • New firms must register within 4 weeks of commencing operations.

Action Taken: - 16 persons booked in 14 registered cases against immigration firms/consultants for disobeying DM Orders. Detail of firms booked during the drive is as under:-

  • VISA Path Guru SCO No 161-162 1st floor Sector 8C CHD Cabin No.3
  • Next nation consultant Company SCO no 161,162 1st floor Sector 8-C, CHD
  • Truetrust Consultants, SCO No-181-182, 3rd floor, Cabin No. 303, Sector-17 D Chandigarh
  • Prism Services, SCO No. 26 Sector -20/D, Chandigarh
  • Amber immigration Services, SCO No.333-334 2nd floor, Sector-35 B,
  • Ruffles Educity Sco.459-460 2nd floor Sector-35/C Chd.
  • Visa Planet immigration company SCO No. 40 top floor Sector 31 Chd
  • Balaji Global Path Ways SCO No. 148-149, Sector 34, Chd.
  • Akal Overseas Consultants, SCO No. 85-86, 3rd Floor, Sector 34, Chd.
  • Step to Abroad Education Immigration Consultant SCO No. 359, 1st Floor, Sector 32-D, Chd.
  • Smart Sollution Abroad Consultancy SCO No. 146-147, Sector 34-A, Chd.
  • World Travel Advisor SCO No. 364-66, 3rd Floor Sector 34-A, Chd.
  • World Trip Immigration, Picaddly Square Mall, 1st Floor, Sector 34, Chd.
  • Rise World Immigration, SCO NO. 76, SEC-47/D CHD

3. Public Awareness and Education

In addition to legal measures, Chandigarh Police is actively involved in public awareness initiatives, which include:

  • Conducting awareness camps to educate people about immigration fraud.
  • Advising the public to verify the registration status of immigration firms before engaging them.

4. Legislative Measures and Coordination with Administration

Chandigarh Administration has issued directives time and again to regulate immigration consultancy practices.

  • A proposal has recently been submitted to the Chandigarh Administration for formulating a special law to combat immigration frauds more effectively and safeguard the interests of citizens.

5. Conclusion

Chandigarh Police remains committed to protecting the public from fraud and exploitation in the name of immigration services. Through a mix of strict enforcement, awareness generation, and policy advocacy, the department is determined to uphold the integrity of the immigration process and ensure justice for all victims.