“5,000 illegal B’deshi infiltrators deported”: Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday stated that nearly 5,000 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been deported from the state over the past month as part of the government’s “Detect, Delete, Deport” initiative.
He further revealed that 836 more individuals are currently awaiting deportation and are being housed in district-level holding centres across the state.
According to Adhikari, the West Bengal government has established holding facilities in every district to accommodate suspected illegal immigrants while their identities and nationality are being verified. Once the verification process is completed, the individuals are repatriated to their country of origin.
The Chief Minister said that between 4,800 and 5,000 people have already been sent back to Bangladesh, while arrangements are underway to deport those who remain in the holding centres.
The “Detect, Delete, Deport” campaign aims to identify illegal immigrants, remove their names from official records where applicable, and facilitate their deportation.
As part of the initiative, district authorities have been directed to maintain holding centres for foreign nationals awaiting repatriation. The government says the measure is intended to curb illegal immigration and strengthen border security.
The deportation drive has drawn attention on both sides of the India–Bangladesh border, with authorities closely monitoring the situation and continuing discussions on repatriation procedures and border management.
