Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Assam Residents Recount Being Pushed into Bangladesh at Gunpoint
In Assam, India, the government is sending people to Bangladesh, claiming they are foreigners.
Two people, Ufa Ali and Shona Bhanu, were taken into custody and then forced across the border.
Ali is listed as an Indian citizen, and a court stopped Bhanu's deportation.
They were given money from Bangladesh before being pushed into the country at gunpoint.
The government says this is legal, but some people are questioning the process, and the police have not commented on the situation.
Assam government has pushed back over 300 people into Bangladesh since May as part of a crackdown.
Ufa Ali and Shona Bhanu were detained and later pushed across the border at gunpoint.
Ali is listed in the National Register of Citizens, and Bhanu's deportation was stayed by the Supreme Court.
The individuals were given Bangladeshi currency and told they would need it.
The BSF and Assam police did not respond to inquiries about the incident.
- Who
- Ufa Ali and Shona Bhanu
- What
- Two Assam residents were forcibly pushed into Bangladesh.
- When
- Since May
- Where
- Assam, India and Bangladesh border
- Why
- As part of Assam government's crackdown on declared foreigners.
Government View
Accused View
Legality
Government View
Deportations are legal based on Foreigners Tribunal orders.
Accused View
Claims of Indian citizenship and Supreme Court stays on deportations challenge the legality.
- Total pushed back
- Over 300 people
- Ufa Ali
- Detained May 23
- Shona Bhanu
- Detained May 25
- Currency Given
- 200 taka
- Ali's status
- Listed in NRC
- Bhanu's status
- Deportation stayed by SC