Shockwave in Bangladesh: Over 2,000 Illegal Immigrants Deported in Historic Op Sindoor Crackdown!
At least 2,000 individuals purported to be illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been deported by Indian authorities since the commencement of Operation Sindoor on May 7. This initiative follows a comprehensive verification exercise along India’s northeastern borders with Bangladesh, particularly in Tripura, Meghalaya, and Assam, as reported by The Indian Express.
The bulk of the deportations has been conducted in Gujarat, which alone accounts for about half of those sent back, with substantial actions reported in states such as Delhi, Haryana, Assam, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Officials indicated that this coordinated effort is part of ongoing instructions from India’s Union Ministry of Home Affairs, aimed at curbing illegal immigration.
An unnamed official noted, “This process is continuous, with states housing significant economic centers actively rounding up undocumented immigrants after document verification. The response intensified following the Pahalgam terror attacks in April.”
Following political shifts in Bangladesh in August 2024, Indian states intensified actions against undocumented foreigners, particularly in light of the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025. The Ministry of Home Affairs directed states to bolster efforts against migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, resulting in a nationwide crackdown.
On May 22, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disclosed that India had requested Bangladesh to verify the authenticity of 2,369 “illegal migrants” to facilitate their deportation. Some of these cases have been pending resolution for over five years. Reports indicate that deported individuals are first transported to the borders via Indian Air Force aircraft and handed over to the Border Security Force. Once there, they are temporarily housed in makeshift camps where they receive food and, if necessary, some Bangladeshi currency before their return to Bangladesh.
The official mentioned that fears surrounding mass deportations are prompting some illegal immigrants to leave India voluntarily.
Operation Sindoor, initiated on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, involved precision strikes against several terror-related sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. Following these operations, attempts by Pakistan to counteract were met with robust responses from Indian forces, resulting in significant damage to Pakistani military installations.
In the National Capital Region, the Delhi Police recently reported the identification of around 900 illegal Bangladeshi nationals, who will undergo deportation after proper verification procedures. Delhi’s Special Commissioner of Police, Devesh Chandra Srivastava, underscored the momentum gained in these deportations in the aftermath of the terror attack.
On May 25, an Indian Air Force aircraft transported 160 undocumented Bangladeshi migrants from Ghaziabad to Agartala for deportation, and Maharashtra’s government has similarly reported the deportation of approximately 300 illegal immigrants recently. The Maharashtra Police confirmed the arrest of 766 illegal immigrants this year alone, with local officials affirming that no injustice will be done to legitimate residents.
Former Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted a “push back” strategy employed to manage infiltration from Bangladesh, emphasizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, including Rohingyas, from various states. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Army official Brigadier General Md. Nazim-ud-Daula stated in Dhaka that such “push-ins” from India are intolerable and that the Border Guards Bangladesh are effectively managing border security.
As this situation evolves, the focus on illegal immigration continues to dominate discussions in both India and Bangladesh, with significant implications for bilateral relations.
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Publish Date: 2025-06-02 06:09:00
