Authorities across India have apprehended and deported numerous individuals for illegal entry, with reports detailing the detention of 20 illegal Bangladeshis, including women and children, who have since been deported to Bangladesh. Additionally, 13 Bangladeshis were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) in West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, for illegally entering India. In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested 7 Rohingyas for illegal entry, along with an Indian national identified as Subeer Sabdakar, who allegedly facilitated their entry. These developments occurred over various periods, with recent reports highlighting ongoing efforts to curb illegal immigration. Further details emerged concerning illegal immigrants from Bangladesh in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, where it is alleged that a group arrived on April 16, smuggled in by an individual named Dawood Ali. Separately, a Bangladeshi national, identified as porn star Banna Sheikh, was reported to have illegally entered India using forged documents including an Aadhaar card, voter card, and Indian passport under the name Riya Barde. The report claims she utilized government benefits and allegedly implicated an Indian individual in a sex extortion case. Concerns have been raised regarding the scale of illegal immigration, with one source estimating 5 to 10 crore Bangladeshis residing illegally in India, many possessing forged Indian documents and having participated in the 2024 elections. The same source alleges these individuals are availing government benefits, funded by taxpayers. These arrests and deportations underscore ongoing efforts by Indian authorities to address illegal immigration across the country.
