Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Odisha Demolishes Suspected Illegal Homes of Bangladeshi Nationals
In Odisha, India, some people built houses without permission and brought workers from Bangladesh.
When the government found out, they tried to check but local people got angry and attacked them.
The government then used a big machine to tear down the houses and are looking for people who ran away.
They are serious about stopping people from building homes without following the rules.
Jagatsinghpur district administration demolished houses of suspected Bangladeshi nationals in Odisha's Beherampur Basti.
The houses were reportedly built illegally over the past four years by Sikandar Alam and his associates.
Authorities allege Sikandar brought Bangladeshi migrants for labor, which came to light after rescuing non-Indian children.
During an inquiry, locals attacked officials, injuring an Additional SP, and weapons were seized.
The administration has initiated a demolition drive, detained four individuals, and vowed zero tolerance for illegal structures.
- Who
- Jagatsinghpur district administration and police, in relation to suspected Bangladeshi nationals and locals
- What
- Demolition of illegally constructed houses
- When
- A two-day drive concluding on Monday
- Where
- Beherampur Basti, Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha
- Why
- Allegations of illegal construction, harboring of Bangladeshi migrants for labor, and surfacing of illegal occupations after rescue of non-Indian children
Administration's Stance
Local Response
Legality of Construction
Administration's Stance
The houses were built illegally by Sikandar Alam and his aides and stood for four years.
Local Response
Locals attacked officials during an inquiry, suggesting a resistance to the administration's actions.
Presence of Foreign Nationals
Administration's Stance
Authorities allege Sikandar Alam brought Bangladeshi migrants to the area for labor, with the illegal occupations surfacing after non-Indian children were rescued.
Local Response
The attack on officials by locals indicates a potential communal or local support for the residents.
- Location
- Beherampur Basti, Jagatsinghpur, Odisha
- Reason for Demolition
- Illegal construction by suspected Bangladeshi nationals and their aides
- Duration of Illegal Structures
- Approximately four years
- Incidents During Inquiry
- Attack on police and administrative officials, resulting in an injured Additional SP; seizure of a firearm and weapons.
- Actions Taken
- Demolition drive, detention of four individuals, show-cause notices to field staff, issuance of strict vigilance directives.
- Administration's Stance
- Zero tolerance on illegal structures
Sources
Bulldozer Razes Illegal Houses Of Suspected Bangladeshi National To Ground In Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur
Admin demolishes house built to shelter Bangladeshis
Odisha Launches State-wide Crackdown On Suspected Bangladeshi Infiltrators; Several Detained
