Synopsis
Five Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in Assam and deported after illegally crossing the international border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized Assam's commitment to a strict policy against unlawful entry while addressing the uptick in such incidents due to economic instability in Bangladesh.Key Takeaways
- Five Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended for illegal infiltration.
- The operation was a collaboration between state police and the BSF.
- Assam's Chief Minister emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy.
- Infiltration rates have surged due to economic instability in Bangladesh.
- About 1000 individuals have been arrested and deported in recent months.
Guwahati, April 27 (NationPress): Five Bangladeshi nationals were detained and subsequently sent back to their home country for illegally crossing into Indian territory, crossing the international border in Assam, as reported by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday.
This incident occurred in Dhubri district, where a coordinated operation between the state police and the BSF led to the capture of these Bangaldeshi infiltrators along the international border.
In a message posted on X, Sarma stated, “In a joint operation, @Dhubri_Police and @BSF_India apprehended 5 illegal infiltrators from Bangladesh and promptly deported them. Through vigilant and coordinated efforts, Assam reaffirms its zero-tolerance policy against unlawful entry.”
The apprehended individuals have been identified as Roni Seikh, Rinki Seikh, Yasin Seikh, and two minors.
Earlier, the Chief Minister indicated: “We have heightened security measures at the international border following unrest in Bangladesh to curb infiltration. The police are identifying numerous illegal immigrants on a daily basis along the border; however, no Hindu infiltrator from Bangladesh has been arrested in the past five months.”
Sarma remarked that the Hindu community members who immigrated from Bangladesh did so 30 or 40 years ago, with the remaining individuals residing in Bangladesh for various reasons. “Most of the Hindu community members who wanted to cross into India did so three or four decades ago. The rest of the minority population continue to live in Bangladesh despite facing significant adversities. They likely have their own motives for remaining there – perhaps a deep connection to their homeland or a sense of patriotism towards Bangladesh,” he explained.
Sarma also noted that the rate of Bangladeshi infiltration has increased in recent months due to the decline of the textile industry in Bangladesh, resulting in widespread unemployment. He commented on the economic downturn in Bangladesh, stating that the majority of the population has been more affected than the minority groups.
