Odisha Detains More than 400 on Suspicion that They Are Bangladeshis, Rohingya Refugees

Odisha detains more than 400 on suspicion that they are Bangladeshis, Rohingya refugees

The Trinamool Congress has claimed that among the detainees were migrants from West Bengal working in Odisha.

“Why are they being kept in custody?”: Calcutta HC asks Odisha govt, directs WB govt to appoint nodal officer to ensure migrant workers’ release

The Calcutta High Court has sought answers from the Odisha government over the alleged detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers from West Bengal, directing the state’s Chief Secretary to appoint a nodal officer to coordinate with Odisha officials to ensure the workers’ release. The High Court has asked for detailed responses from the Odisha government regarding the alleged detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, questioning the legal…

Odisha detains 444 for citizenship verification

Jharsuguda police in Odisha have detained 444 individuals, suspected of being illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants, for citizenship verification.

Odisha Releases 302 Of The 444 People Detained On Suspicion Of Being Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants

Bhubaneswar: Authorities in Odisha have released 302 of the 444 migrant workers detained on suspicion of being Bangladeshis and Rohingyas. These people, who were put up in holding shelters in the Jharsuguda district have been released, the police said. “While 25 persons were released on Wednesday, 277 more were allowed to leave on Thursday after their documents established they are Indian citizens. The verification of the remaining 142 people is…

Odisha min says 335 of 444 held in Jharsuguda on suspicion of being Bangladeshi possess fake docu

Bhubaneswar, Jul 10 (PTI) Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Thursday said that as many as 335 of the 444 people held in Jharsuguda district on suspicion of being Bangladeshis were found possessing fake Indian documents.He asserted that the BJP government in Odisha would not allow the state to become a "shelter home" for illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.Pujari, who held a meeting with senior officials, including the…