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Over 2,000 Alleged Illegal Bangladeshi Immigrants ‘Pushed Back’ Since Launch Of Operation Sindoor: Report
Illegal Bangladeshi Muslim immigrants (representational image)
More than 2,000 alleged illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been “pushed back” across the border by Indian authorities since the launch of Operation Sindoor on 7 May, following a nationwide verification drive, senior government sources have confirmed to the Indian Express.
The crackdown is reportedly taking place along the Bangladesh border in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Assam, while Gujarat has accounted for nearly half of the total deportations.
Delhi and Haryana have also deported significant numbers, with more migrants being rounded up in Assam, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan.
“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 senior government source told IE.
“A focused effort began in this direction following the Pahalgam attacks in April. Since Operation Sindoor, it has picked up pace.”
In parallel, nearly 2,000 undocumented migrants have reportedly approached the border voluntarily amid fear generated by the crackdown.
A senior security officer noted, “Because of largescale reporting in the media about a crackdown, many illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are voluntarily leaving the country for fear of being detained.”
Officials have noted cooperation from the Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB), though some expressed concerns over future diplomatic tensions if deportation figures rise further.
The government is also considering biometric capture to prevent re-entry. “This is only a temporary solution,” a source acknowledged, emphasising the importance of integrating deportee data into broader immigration databases.
