Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Nine Suspected Rohingyas Detained Near Border in Cachar
Near the India-Bangladesh border, police found nine people they think are from Myanmar.
They were staying in India without permission for about 20 years and were working in Hyderabad.
They were trying to go back to Bangladesh with help from some people.
The police were called by the locals who saw them and are now looking into the situation.
Nine suspected Rohingya individuals were detained near the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar district.
Locals spotted a group of unfamiliar people and alerted the police.
The detained individuals claimed they entered India illegally 20 years ago and worked in Hyderabad.
They were attempting to return to Bangladesh, aided by middlemen.
Police are investigating the case further in Silchar.
- Who
- Nine suspected Rohingya individuals and Assam Police
- What
- Nine suspected Rohingya individuals were detained.
- When
- August 13
- Where
- Cachar district, Assam, near the India-Bangladesh border
- Why
- Police are investigating the individuals' illegal entry and attempt to cross the border.
Actions of Individuals
Official Actions
Border Crossing
Actions of Individuals
Rohingyas illegally entering and residing in India.
Official Actions
Rohingyas' attempt to return to Bangladesh via middlemen.
- Location of Detainment
- Cachar district, Assam
- Suspected Nationality
- Rohingya
- Number Detained
- 9
- Claimed Entry Date
- Approximately 20 years ago
- Previous Location
- Hyderabad
- Current Status
- Under police investigation
