Archive · 11 Aug 2025
India Addresses Bangladeshi Infiltration, Citing Security Concerns
Some people from Bangladesh are coming into India without permission.
The government is trying to stop them because it's causing problems.
Some people help them get fake documents to stay in India, but the police are cracking down.
It's hard to send them back because of court delays and other issues.
Also, there's a worry that some of these people might be involved in crimes or trying to change the population.
The government is working on ways to send these immigrants back home and stop new ones from entering the country.
Indian government takes action against illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Pakistan.
Security agencies report an alarming number of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh altering demographics.
Touts facilitate illegal immigration, providing documents for a fee and ensuring return to issuing states.
Loopholes in deportation, including court backlogs, hinder the process and allow return migration.
Bangladeshis account for the highest share of crimes committed by foreign nationals in India.
- Who
- Indian government, security agencies, touts, and illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
- What
- Crackdown on illegal immigration from Bangladesh, with focus on touts and loopholes.
- When
- Ongoing, with increased efforts in 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- Various states in India, with major entry points highlighted.
- Why
- To address security threats, demographic changes, and criminal activities associated with illegal immigration.
- Source Countries
- Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan
- Main Entry Points
- Chapali, Malda, Murshidabad, 24 Paraganas, Dineshpur
- Touts Fee
- Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,000
- Deportations (2024)
- 295
- Deportations (2025)
- 100 (as of April)