Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Sunali Khatun Returns Home After Bangladesh Jail
Sunali Khatun is a 25-year-old pregnant woman who was pushed into Bangladesh with her family in June.
She recently returned to India and visited her parents' home in Paikar village.
However, she fell sick and was taken to the hospital.
She was also kept under observation in Malda for 24 hours after crossing the border with her son.
Sunali was brought home in an ambulance and later admitted to Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital.
She has a 5-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old son.
Sunali alleged that her ordeal began in June when she was arrested by Delhi Police merely for speaking in Bengali.
She claimed that without any investigation or legal procedure, the group was handed over to the BSF and pushed into Bangladesh.
The incident has triggered strong reactions among local residents and rights activists, who have questioned the role of Delhi Police and termed her detention a serious violation of constitutional rights.
For now, Sunali says she wants only to return to a normal life after what she describes as an eight-month nightmare.
Sunali Khatun, a 25-year-old pregnant woman, returned to India with her family after being pushed into Bangladesh in June.
She visited her parental home in Paikar village, Birbhum district, and met her 5-year-old daughter and parents.
Sunali was hospitalized at Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital after falling sick.
She and her 8-year-old son were kept under medical observation in Malda for 24 hours after crossing the border.
Sunali was brought home in an ambulance from Malda before being admitted to the hospital.
- Who
- Sunali Khatun, a 25-year-old pregnant woman, along with her husband, son, and other family members.
- What
- Sunali visited her parental home and was later hospitalized.
- When
- On Saturday, after returning from Bangladesh on Friday.
- Where
- Paikar village in Birbhum district, India, and Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital.
- Why
- Sunali and her family were pushed into Bangladesh in June and returned to India. She was hospitalized due to illness.
- Name
- Sunali Khatun
- Age
- 25
- Condition
- Nine-months pregnant
- Location
- Paikar village, Birbhum district
- Hospital
- Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital
- Border Outpost
- Mehadipur
- Family Members
- Husband, 5-year-old daughter, 8-year-old son, parents
- Bail Amount
- Taka 5,000
- Detention Duration
- 100 days
Sources
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