Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Odisha Police Expels Family to Bangladesh
A family in Odisha, India, was picked up by the police because they were suspected of being from Bangladesh.
Most of the family was released, but three elderly members were sent to Bangladesh.
The family says they have documents proving they are Indian, but the police say they confessed to being Bangladeshi.
The police also said they contacted other authorities to verify their claims, but those authorities say they were never contacted.
The family is now trying to figure out how to bring their relatives back.
The Odisha police detained 12 family members from Garapur village on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals.
Nine family members were released after nine days, but three elderly members were expelled to Bangladesh.
The police claimed the expelled members confessed to being Bangladeshi and failed to verify their citizenship claims.
The family presented various documents, including voter lists, land documents, and Aadhaar cards, to prove their citizenship, but the police rejected them.
The Purba Medinipur district police chief denied being contacted by the Odisha police for verification, contradicting the Odisha police's claims.
- Who
- 12 members of a family from Garapur village, Kendrapara district, Odisha, including Mukhtar Khan, his father Muntaz Khan, uncle Insaan Khan, and aunt Ameena Bibi.
- What
- The Odisha police detained and expelled three elderly family members to Bangladesh, claiming they were illegal immigrants.
- When
- The incident occurred on November 27, 2023, and the expulsion was confirmed on January 14, 2024.
- Where
- Garapur village, Kendrapara district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- The Odisha police suspected the family members of being Bangladeshi nationals and expelled them after claiming they confessed to being Bangladeshis and failed to verify their citizenship claims.
- Date of Incident
- November 27, 2023
- Location
- Garapur village, Kendrapara district, Odisha
- Number of Family Members Detained
- 12
- Number of Family Members Expelled
- 3
- Names of Expelled Individuals
- Muntaz Khan, Insaan Khan, Ameena Bibi
- Date of Expulsion Confirmation
- January 14, 2024
- Citizenship Claim Denied By
- Purba Medinipur district police chief
- Documentation Presented
- Voter lists, land documents, voter IDs, Aadhaar cards, 1993 voter card
