US EditionAssam Police Pushes Back Illegal Immigrants to Bangladesh Amid Controversy
CACHAR AND SRIBHUMI DISTRICTS, ASSAM, INDIA, JUL 10 – Assam Police deport eight undocumented migrants amid intensified enforcement under a zero-tolerance policy targeting illegal immigration, affecting 350 people so far, officials said.
- On July 10, Assam Police deported eight undocumented immigrants—comprising five individuals from Bangladesh and three Rohingyas—from the Cachar and Sribhumi areas to Bangladesh.
- The pushback took place during a continued eviction effort led by the Assam government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aimed at removing undocumented immigrants.
- The eviction drive aims to protect Assam's identity and local land rights, with further operations planned in areas including Dhubri's Chappar.
- On his official 'X' account, Sarma emphasized that unauthorized entrants would not be permitted to remain in Assam or jeopardize the state's cultural heritage, while also defending the campaign against criticism from political opponents.
- The campaign reflects the government's continued focus on border security and illegal immigration control, with intensified surveillance and deployments along the Indo-Bangladesh border.
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Assam Police Pushes Back Illegal Immigrants to Bangladesh Amid Controversy
The Assam Police recently pushed back five Bangladeshi citizens and three Rohingyas to Bangladesh. The eviction, part of a continued campaign against illegal immigrants, was defended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, despite criticism from opposition parties. Sarma emphasized the government's commitment to preserving local rights and identity.
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