Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Migrant Worker Moves to Tamil Nadu After Odisha Detention
Sainur Islam, a worker from West Bengal, was held in Odisha because people thought he might be from Bangladesh.
After he was let go, he moved to Tamil Nadu.
He chose to move to Tamil Nadu because he heard it was a safe place for Bengali-speaking migrants and offered better pay.
In Odisha, he only earned Rs 700 a day, but in Tamil Nadu, he earns Rs 1,000.
His lawyer is fighting in court, saying his rights were broken because he was held for too long without seeing a judge.
The court is looking into the issue to determine if the detention was legal and what compensation, if any, should be provided.
Sainur Islam, a West Bengal migrant worker, moved to Tamil Nadu after being detained in Odisha.
He was detained with over 400 others in Odisha on suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
Islam moved to Tamil Nadu due to safety concerns and better pay, earning Rs 1,000 daily compared to Rs 700 in Odisha.
A case was filed in the Calcutta High Court regarding his detention, citing violation of fundamental rights.
The court has summoned the Odisha advocate general for the next hearing on August 29.
- Who
- Sainur Islam, a migrant worker from West Bengal, was detained in Odisha.
- What
- A migrant worker moved from Odisha to Tamil Nadu after being detained and released.
- When
- Sainur Islam moved to Tamil Nadu after being detained in July.
- Where
- The worker moved from Odisha to Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- He moved for safety and better pay.
Migrant Workers' Rights
Government Enforcement
Legality of Detention
Migrant Workers' Rights
Violation of fundamental rights due to illegal detention.
Government Enforcement
The detention occurred as part of a drive to identify and deport illegal immigrants.
- Name
- Sainur Islam
- Age
- 34
- Original State
- West Bengal
- Previous Work
- Construction worker in Odisha
- Daily Wage in Odisha
- Rs 700
- Daily Wage in Tamil Nadu
- Rs 1,000
- Legal Action
- Calcutta High Court case ongoing