Archive · 26 May 2025
Guwahati Police Detains 150 Suspected Illegal Immigrants
The police in Guwahati, India, detained around 150 people suspected of being illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.
This happened after the government told states to find and deport these people.
Families are upset because some of the people detained have lived in India for a long time and have proper documents.
The police are now checking the documents of those detained to decide what will happen next.
Around 150 people were detained in Guwahati on suspicion of being illegal immigrants.
The detentions occurred following a government order to identify and deport illegal immigrants.
Detentions took place in multiple locations across Guwahati and nearby areas.
Families gathered at the police reserve camp, seeking information about those detained.
Police are verifying documents, with an official statement expected soon.
- Who
- Guwahati police.
- What
- The detention of approximately 150 people suspected of being illegal immigrants.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Guwahati and surrounding regions.
- Why
- To identify and verify documents as part of a government directive to find and deport illegal immigrants.
Detainees and Relatives
Authorities
Legality of Detentions
Detainees and Relatives
Many detainees and relatives claim to possess valid Indian documents and question the legality of the detentions.
Authorities
Detainees are being held for verification of documentation and potential deportation.
Purpose of Crackdown
Detainees and Relatives
Some fear the crackdown targets indigenous populations and is causing undue harassment.
Authorities
Police are working to identify and remove illegal immigrants, as per government orders.
- Location of Detentions
- Guwahati and surrounding regions
- Number Detained
- Approximately 150
- Reason for Detentions
- Suspected Illegal Immigration
- Action Trigger
- Government order for migrant identification
- Areas Affected
- Hatigaon, Panjabari, Ghoramara, Sonapur, Palashbari, Jalukbari
