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India Accelerates Crackdown on Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants with Nationwide Raids

Authorities detain hundreds across multiple states as part of a 30-day directive to verify and deport undocumented individuals.

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The illegal migrants were nabbed from a brick kiln on a tip-off, officials said. (iStock)
A smartphone with the banned IMO application that the accused used to contact their relatives in Bangladesh was recovered from them, police said. (Representational image)

Overview

  • The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has mandated a 30-day timeline for states to identify, verify, and deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
  • Over 150 people were detained in Assam during a sweeping operation, sparking public outcry and allegations of harassment of legitimate citizens.
  • Delhi Police apprehended a family of nine Bangladeshi nationals, including minors, who had been living without valid documents and working in the informal sector.
  • In Haryana, 46 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from a brick kiln, with similar detentions reported in other districts across the state.
  • Public concern grows over due process and potential targeting of genuine citizens, as operations intensify in Assam, Delhi, West Bengal, and Haryana.