Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Assam deports over 2,000 Bangladeshis in 10 years
In the last 10 years, the Assam government has sent back over 2,000 people who were living in the state illegally.
Most of these people were from Bangladesh, with a few from Myanmar, Nigeria, and other countries.
The government follows specific rules and laws to decide who should be sent back.
They are also discussing how to define who is considered an 'Assamese' person to protect the local culture and way of life.
The government has already started taking steps based on recommendations from a committee set up for this purpose.
Over 2,000 illegal foreigners have been deported from Assam in the last 10 years.
2,023 of the deportees were from Bangladesh, with smaller numbers from Myanmar, Nigeria, and other countries.
The highest number of deportations occurred in 2025, with 1,811 people sent back.
The government is discussing the definition of an 'Assamese' person to protect the local culture and identity.
Deportations are carried out following guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs and existing laws.
- Who
- The Assam government, led by Minister Atul Bora
- What
- Deported over 2,000 Bangladeshis and other foreigners from Assam in the last 10 years
- When
- From 2016 to June 30, 2026
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To maintain national security and sovereignty, and to protect the indigenous Assamese population's cultural, social, and linguistic identity
Government Perspective
Human Rights Concerns
Deportation Process
Government Perspective
The government follows legal procedures and guidelines for deportation, ensuring national security and sovereignty.
Human Rights Concerns
Human rights groups argue that deportations can lead to separation of families and potential harm to individuals.
- Total Deported
- 2,089
- Bangladeshis Deported
- 2,023
- Myanmaris Deported
- 39
- Nigerians Deported
- 18
- Year with Highest Deportations
- 2025
- Deportations in 2026 (till June 30)
- 263
- Muslims Identified as Foreigners
- 1,11,414
- Hindus Identified as Foreigners
- 61,189