Overview

• The Meghalaya government has directed all district administrations to arrest suspected illegal immigrants, focusing on individuals from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
• District task forces under the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Security Act (MRSSA) are operational and collecting biometric and demographic data for verification.
• The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has mandated a 30-day period to verify the credentials of individuals claiming Indian citizenship, after which unverified migrants will face deportation.
• Deportation procedures will involve coordination with the Border Security Force, Assam Rifles, and Indian Coast Guard to transfer unverified individuals to their respective countries.
• The directive follows heightened national security concerns after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives, and aligns with Union Home Minister Amit Shah's call for strict action against networks aiding illegal migration.