Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Odisha Deports 49 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants
In Odisha, India, the government has found 51 people from Bangladesh who were living there illegally.
They have sent 49 of these people back to Bangladesh.
Two of them had fake passports and were sent to jail.
The government is working hard to find and send back more illegal immigrants.
They have set up special teams and centers to help with this.
The government is also checking documents of people they think might be from Bangladesh.
They are working with other agencies to make sure they catch everyone who is living in Odisha illegally.
Odisha government identified 51 Bangladeshi infiltrators, deported 49 since June 2024.
Two individuals were booked for using fake passports and sent to judicial custody.
Special Task Force (STF) formed to identify, detain, and deport illegal immigrants.
1,768 suspected immigrants examined, with 1,667 confirmed as Indian and released.
Ongoing verification for 50 more suspects, with coordination from BSF and intelligence agencies.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Bangladeshi infiltrators, BJD legislator Goutam Buddha Das
- What
- Deportation of 49 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and ongoing efforts to identify and deport more
- When
- Since June 12, 2024, with recent deportations and measures
- Where
- Various districts in Odisha, including Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Koraput
- Why
- To address illegal immigration and ensure the safety and security of the state
Government Actions
Opposition Concerns
Effectiveness of Deportation
Government Actions
The government has successfully identified and deported 49 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, with ongoing efforts to address the issue.
Opposition Concerns
Opposition may question the thoroughness and speed of the deportation process, suggesting more could be done to prevent illegal immigration.
- Number of Identified Infiltrators
- 51
- Number of Deported Individuals
- 49
- Individuals with Fake Passports
- 2
- Districts Involved
- Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Ganjam, Kandhamal, Koraput
- Total Suspected Immigrants Examined
- 1,768
- Indian Nationals Released
- 1,667
- Ongoing Verification Cases
- 50
Sources
Odisha Opposition slams mob attacks on Bengalis, accuses BJP government of complicity
18 harassment cases against women police registered in 3 years: Odisha CM
Major Crackdown in Odisha: 49 Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants Deported, 2 Booked for Fake Passports
49 Bangladeshi Nationals Repatriated from Odisha Following Crackdown: CM
Odisha says it has deported 49 ‘illegal Bangladeshis’ since May
Odisha cracks down on Bangladeshi infiltrators with BSF and intelligence agencies tracking illegal residents - Telegraph India
Bangladeshi tag on Bengal Muslims: Murshidabad traders given 72 hours to leave Odisha
