Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Assam Pushes Back 88 Alleged Illegal Immigrants to Bangladesh
The Assam government is sending people they believe are not citizens back to Bangladesh.
In the last month, they sent back 88 people, including some from Bangladesh and some Rohingya refugees.
Some of these people were living in India and have been detained.
The government says it is doing this to protect Assam and follow court orders about deporting people who are not supposed to be there.
Assam pushed back 88 alleged illegal immigrants to Bangladesh in one month.
The individuals included 59 Bangladeshi nationals and 29 Rohingya refugees.
The Assam government has been forcing people across the border since May.
15 people were detained in Cachar, suspected of being from Bangladesh.
The Chief Minister stated the state is obligated to expel illegal immigrants.
- Who
- Assam government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleged illegal immigrants, and Rohingya refugees.
- What
- The Assam government has been deporting alleged illegal immigrants to Bangladesh.
- When
- Within the last month, with actions ongoing since May.
- Where
- Cachar district, Assam, India; border with Bangladesh.
- Why
- To protect the interests of Assam and as per Supreme Court directives to deport those declared foreign nationals.
Government and Law Enforcement
Civil Rights Advocates
Immigration Policies
Government and Law Enforcement
The government aims to protect the state's interests and uphold court orders by expelling individuals deemed illegal immigrants.
Civil Rights Advocates
Concerns exist regarding the potential for wrongful deportations and human rights implications, especially considering the involvement of Foreigners Tribunals that have been critiqued.
- Deportations
- 88
- Nationality Breakdown
- 59 Bangladeshis, 29 Rohingyas
- District
- Cachar
- Border Length
- 32 km
- Government Stance
- Expel all illegal immigrants
Sources
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