02 June, 2025:
Since the launch of Operation Sindoor, more than 2000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been sent back across the India-Bangladesh border by Indian Authorities, following a nationwide verification exercise, Government sources told a news organisation.
According to the report During the same period, a similar number of immigrants showed up near the India-Bangladesh border voluntarily to cross over amid the fear generated by the crackdown.
According to the sources, the Government action is taking place along the Bangladesh border in Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam. Gujarat was among the first to begin the round-up and has accounted for nearly half of all those who have been “pushed back”, they said. Delhi and Haryana, too, have sent back immigrants in large numbers with the rest being rounded up from Assam, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, the sources added.
“It is an ongoing process, and all states which have cities with significant economic activity are rounding up such illegal immigrants after verification of their documents. A focused effort began in this direction following the Pahalgam attacks in April. Since Operation Sindoor, it has picked up pace. Gujarat was the first off the blocks followed by Delhi and Haryana. More states will begin sending soon. The instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs are clear in this regard and the states, too, are cooperating,” The Indian Express quoted a senior government official as saying.
The report also stated that the immigrants are being transported to the border from various parts of the country using Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. Upon arrival, they are handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) and kept in temporary camps. After a short period of detention, they receive food, basic aid, and Bangladeshi currency if required, before being escorted across the border.
