In a late-night operation on December 22, 2025, Gurugram Police raided a farmhouse in the Bhondsi area, arresting 18 individuals, including 16 Nigerian nationals found to be staying in India without valid visas. The group was allegedly engaged in gambling activities and attending an unauthorized liquor party.
Acting on specific intelligence about a large gathering of foreign nationals at Elegant Farm B-2 in Behlpha Greens (also referred to as Behlpa Greens), Bhondsi, a police team from the South District conducted the raid. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Hitesh Yadav confirmed that the farmhouse owner and manager, who had reportedly organized the event, were absent during the operation and are now being pursued.
Seized items included ₹3.2 lakh in cash (primarily in ₹50 notes), 24 cartons of imported liquor, 16 cases of beer valued at approximately ₹5 lakh, and two decks of playing cards used for gambling. Two bouncers, identified as Brahm Prakash and Santosh Kumar, who were deployed to serve alcohol on a commercial scale without a license, were also detained but later granted station bail.
The 16 Nigerian nationals, residing in various parts of Delhi, had converged at the farmhouse on Sunday night, December 21, for the party. When asked to produce passports and visas, they failed to provide valid documentation, leading to charges under the Foreigners Act. Police described the event as involving illegal gambling and the commercial serving of liquor in violation of Haryana's excise policy.
Yadav stated: "The foreign nationals were involved in gambling, and the property management had abetted these activities by providing liquor without authorization." He added that the Nigerians will be produced in court on December 23 for remand to judicial custody, after which deportation proceedings will commence in coordination with relevant authorities.
An FIR has been registered at Bhondsi Police Station against the farmhouse owner, manager, the two bouncers, and the 16 foreign nationals. Charges include violations of the Foreigners Act, Punjab Excise (Haryana Amendment) Act, Haryana Prevention of Public Gambling Act, and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
This incident highlights ongoing concerns over the misuse of farmhouses in Gurugram's peripheral areas for unauthorized gatherings, particularly during the festive season. Bhondsi and nearby regions like Sohna have seen multiple similar raids in recent years, often involving illegal casinos, liquor parties, and gambling dens operating out of secluded properties.
Police emphasized heightened vigilance ahead of New Year celebrations. Yadav warned: "Surveillance will be intensified on farmhouses, clubs, and similar venues. Owners and management will face strict action for any violations." Gurugram, part of the National Capital Region (NCR), frequently hosts affluent parties in its sprawling farmhouses, but lax oversight has led to recurring issues with unlicensed events, especially those involving foreign nationals overstaying visas.
The case also raises broader questions about immigration enforcement and the exploitation of private properties for illicit activities. Many Nigerian nationals in India face scrutiny due to past associations with drug trafficking or overstays, though authorities stress that actions are based on evidence of violations.
Investigations continue to identify the party organizer and trace the absent owner and manager. Police have urged the public to report suspicious activities at such venues to prevent similar incidents.
This raid aligns with Gurugram Police's proactive measures against illegal gatherings, following patterns seen in previous busts of pop-up casinos and unauthorized parties in the area.
