The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has identified eighty nine Indian nationals within a public database of high-priority criminal enforcement targets.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently expanded its public enforcement portal to include eighty nine Indian nationals among a list of individuals described as the worst of the worst criminal offenders. This database, managed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, serves as a public ledger of non-citizens who have been arrested or processed for deportation following serious criminal convictions. The inclusion of these individuals marks a significant phase in the federal government’s intensified efforts to prioritize the removal of undocumented immigrants who pose a perceived threat to public safety.
According to official documentation released by the Department of Homeland Security, the Indian nationals named in the database have been convicted of a diverse array of serious offenses. These crimes range from violent acts, such as sexual assault and domestic violence, to organized criminal activities including drug trafficking, money laundering, robbery, and large-scale fraud. The federal government maintains that the public disclosure of these names is necessary to inform the American public about the specific nature of enforcement actions being taken by federal officers across the country.
The recent update to the database follows a directive from the Department of Homeland Security leadership under Secretary Kristi Noem. The initiative aligns with the broader policy objectives of President Donald Trump’s administration, which has placed a heavy emphasis on the identification and swift removal of undocumented immigrants with criminal records. Federal authorities recently announced that an additional five thousand profiles were added to the portal, bringing the total number of individuals listed to approximately twenty five thousand. Officials describe the portal as a snapshot of the ongoing operations conducted by immigration and border agents.
Department officials have remained firm in their stance regarding the necessity of these operations despite mounting logistical and political challenges. In an official statement accompanying the data release, the department emphasized its commitment to continuing these enforcement actions until all identified criminal targets are removed from the country. The administration argues that American citizens should not be subjected to victimization by individuals who do not possess legal authorization to reside in the United States. This rhetoric has become a cornerstone of the current federal approach to internal immigration enforcement.
The release of this specific list comes at a time of heightened scrutiny regarding the methods used by federal immigration agents. Recent enforcement operations in Minneapolis have drawn particular criticism following reports of a crackdown that coincided with the deaths of two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. While advocacy groups and some local officials have raised concerns about the collateral impact of these high-intensity raids, the Department of Homeland Security maintains that its focus remains strictly on violent or repeat offenders who are in the country illegally.
The list of Indian nationals identified in the enforcement database includes individuals from various backgrounds and regions, all of whom share the commonality of having been processed through the federal immigration court system or enforcement pipeline. Among those listed are Abdul Shaik, Kevin Ahir, Pankaj Bohra, Chintan Bhojak, Syed Bukhari, Bharatkumar Chaudhari, Kunal Chhetri, Anand Chokka, Danzel DSouza, Gagandeep Deol, Ashok Deshmukh, Brijesh Goel, Ritik Harma, Avanish Kumar Jha, Rajnish Kumar Jha, Ankit Kirtania, Ashok Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Sushil Kumar, Manish Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Vidyut Luther, Dilraj Maan, Vijaydeep Singh Mandahar, Udit Mehra, Shubham Mittal, Shiba Momin, Irfanali Momin, Amandeep Multani, Avi Patel, Dilip Patel, Darshankumar Patel, Brijeshkumar Patel, Amit Patel, Nileshkumar Patel, Hardik Kumar Patel, Mayurkumar Patel, Yashkumar Patel, Gaurang Patel, Sagarkumar Patel, Jigar Patel, and Meet Patel.
Further individuals named in the federal report include Jay Sureshhai Prajapati, Ankit Puri, Mirza Rizaz Uddin, Gurpinder Sandhu, Abhimanyu Sharma, Nitish Sharma, Bhaveshkumar Shukla, Harjinder Singh, Harpreet Singh, Sukwinder Singh, Amritpal Singh, Karamjit Singh, Surinder Singh, Kuldeep Singh, Varinder Singh, Damanpreet Singh, Ravdeep Singh, Paramvir Singh, Navjot Singh, Harpinder Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Gurvinder Singh, Dalvir Singh, Kumar Chetan Kumar, Rupinder Singh, Manjinder Singh, Surjit Singh, Jaspal Singh, Vikramvir Singh, Suminder Singh, Gurdev Singh, Gurjinder Singh, Manjot Singh, Gurparminder Singh, Baljinder Singh, Gagan Singh, Saurabh Srivastava, Baqar Syed, Rafeekali Virani, Ashok Kumar Vinnakota, and Ravi Vongavolu.
Federal authorities have clarified that the presence of an individual on this list indicates that they have already been subject to a criminal conviction in a U.S. court of law prior to their identification by immigration officials. The Department of Homeland Security has utilized data sharing agreements between local law enforcement and federal agencies to populate this database. This inter-agency cooperation is a key component of the current administration’s strategy to streamline the deportation process for those deemed high-priority targets. By publicizing these names, the government aims to demonstrate transparency in its enforcement metrics.
Legal experts and immigration advocates have noted that the inclusion of specific nationalities in these public disclosures often reflects broader trends in migration and enforcement patterns. The significant number of Indian nationals in this particular update highlights the global scope of the current deportation strategy. While many of the individuals listed are facing final orders of removal, others may still be navigating the complexities of the federal immigration appeals process. However, the Department of Homeland Security has indicated that the administrative process for those on the “worst of the worst” list is being expedited where legally permissible.
The broader impact of these public lists on the Indian-American community and the diplomatic relations between Washington and New Delhi remains a subject of ongoing discussion. As the U.S. continues to ramp up its domestic enforcement capabilities, the role of digital databases and public naming as a deterrent remains a central, albeit controversial, element of national security policy. The Department of Homeland Security has stated that it will continue to update the portal regularly as new arrests are made and convictions are secured by federal and local authorities across the United States.
In the coming months, federal agents are expected to increase the frequency of targeted enforcement operations in major metropolitan areas. These operations are designed to execute the warrants associated with the individuals listed in the public database. The Department of Homeland Security has reiterated that its primary mission is the protection of the American public through the rigorous application of existing immigration laws. As the total number of profiles in the federal portal continues to grow, the administration remains focused on its goal of removing all non-citizens with significant criminal histories from the country.
