Sukanta Majumdar: Trinamool Govt Supporting Rohingya Infiltrators
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Synopsis
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has accused the Trinamool government in West Bengal of supporting Rohingya infiltrators to maintain their voter base. Three Rohingyas were arrested in Kolkata, raising concerns about illegal immigration and safety.
Key Takeaways
- Sukanta Majumdar criticizes Trinamool government.
- Three Rohingyas arrested in Kolkata.
- Concerns about illegal immigration.
- Rohingyas reportedly paid for entry.
- Destination stated as Jammu and Kashmir.
Kolkata, Jan 19 (NationPress) Following the arrest of three Rohingya infiltrators, consisting of two women and a man, by city police in Kolkata, Union Minister of State for DoNER and BJP West Bengal Chief Sukanta Majumdar on Sunday charged that the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool government is supporting them to maintain their committed voter base in the region.
"There are numerous areas within the state, particularly in the suburbs of Kolkata, especially near fisheries, where these Rohingya infiltrators have set up their homes with the backing of the ruling party and local authorities. They even resort to violence against individuals attempting to document their unlawful encampments," Union Minister Majumdar stated to reporters.
He further emphasized that the Border Security Force (BSF) units in the state must remain vigilant to avert the entry of such illegal migrants, which could jeopardize the safety of the local populace.
The three apprehended Rohingyas, identified as Nur Fatema, Sabu Panekar, and Abdul Rahman, were detained at the bustling Sealdah station in central Kolkata on Saturday. Notably, both women are minors.
All three are related and originate from Myanmar's Rakhine province. They entered India unlawfully without visas or any proper documentation and had previously been accommodated at a refugee camp in Bangladesh.
During questioning, Abdul Rahman confessed that they each paid Rs 20,000 to illegally enter India.
Rahman also disclosed that their intended destination was Jammu and Kashmir, where they had prior contacts.
He admitted they crossed into India via one of West Bengal's vulnerable borders and arrived at Sealdah station by train on Saturday morning, where they were ultimately apprehended.
He claimed to the police that they were heading towards Jammu and Kashmir in search of employment opportunities.
