Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Bengal Couple Returns After Alleged BSF Pushback to Bangladesh
A young couple from West Bengal, suspected of being illegal immigrants, were detained and then allegedly pushed into Bangladesh by border security.
They couldn't enter either country for several days until they contacted family.
The West Bengal government helped them return home.
Officials are calling the incident unfair, as the couple had valid documents.
A couple allegedly pushed back by BSF to Bangladesh returned to their West Bengal home.
The couple was detained by Mumbai police on suspicion of being Bangladeshi infiltrators.
The BSF allegedly ordered the couple to enter Bangladesh, threatening them.
The couple stayed in 'no man's land' for four days before contacting family.
The West Bengal government intervened, aiding their return.
- Who
- Fajar Mondal and Tashlima Ishak Mondal, Maharashtra police, BSF, Border Guard Bangladesh, and the West Bengal government.
- What
- A couple was allegedly pushed back to Bangladesh and subsequently returned to their home in West Bengal.
- When
- Detention occurred on June 10, pushback on June 13, and return on Tuesday.
- Where
- Mumbai, border area of North Dinajpur, and Bagdah, West Bengal.
- Why
- The couple was suspected of being Bangladeshi infiltrators.
- Affected Individuals
- Fajar Mondal and Tashlima Ishak Mondal
- Alleged Action
- Pushback to Bangladesh
- Detaining Authority
- Maharashtra Police
- Border Area
- North Dinajpur
- Intervening Body
- West Bengal Government
Sources
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