Assam CM Reports Five Bangladeshi Nationals Deported for Illegal Border Crossing
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Synopsis
On April 3, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that five Bangladeshi nationals were deported back to Bangladesh after being apprehended for illegal border crossing in the Sribhumi district. The CM emphasized heightened security measures at the international border amidst unrest in Bangladesh.
Key Takeaways
- Five Bangladeshi nationals apprehended for illegal border crossing.
- Infiltration attempts have increased due to economic instability in Bangladesh.
- No Hindu infiltrators apprehended in the last five months.
- Heightened security measures at international borders.
- Around 1000 individuals have been pushed back in recent months.
Guwahati, April 3 (NationPress) On Thursday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Assam Police had sent back at least five individuals to Bangladesh due to allegations of illegal infiltration.
These five Bangladeshi nationals had unlawfully crossed the border into Indian territory in the Sribhumi district of Assam. They were initially apprehended by security forces before being returned to their home country.
In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma stated, “5 Illegal Infiltrators Apprehended and Deported. In a strong and decisive move against illegal infiltration, @sribhumipolice apprehended 5 Bangladeshi nationals and pushed them back across the border.”
The individuals identified include Md. Iman Miya, Md. Naim Ahmed, Miyazaki Muhammad Rasel, Abdul Kalam Miya, and Md. Munna.
Earlier, the Chief Minister mentioned, “We have put the security forces on high alert at the international border following the unrest in Bangladesh to check infiltration. The police have detected numerous illegal immigrants daily along the international border; however, no Hindu infiltrator from Bangladesh has been arrested in the last five months.”
He argued that the Hindu community migrated from Bangladesh 30 to 40 years ago, while others have remained for various reasons.
“The majority of the Hindu community members who wished to cross the border into India did so 30 to 40 years ago. Others from the minority community have endured severe atrocities in the neighboring country, possibly due to their attachment to their homeland or patriotism towards Bangladesh,” he remarked.
Sarma also noted a rise in Bangladeshi infiltration in recent months due to the collapse of the textile industry in Bangladesh, which has left many unemployed.
He indicated that the economic downturn in Bangladesh has predominantly affected the majority community.
He further attributed the illegal infiltration to incentives provided by some textile industry owners in India.
