Overview

• Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the latest pushback on X, saying the entrants were sent back to Bangladesh and warning of intensified drives.
• The government’s expedited pushback policy favors immediate returns over lengthy tribunal processes, according to officials.
• Authorities say recent operations frequently route removals through the Sribhumi sector, with actions also cited in South Salmara.
• The BSF and Assam Police report increased surveillance along the 1,885 km frontier and a continuing high alert to block new crossings.
• Sustained enforcement has also drawn criticism, including remarks by activist Syeda Saiyidain Hameed that prompted backlash.