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150 Bangladeshi migrants deported from Jammu & Kashmir on IAF aircraft
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 10:45 AM
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The Indian Air Force flew 150 Bangladeshi immigrants out of Jammu & Kashmir for deportation, according to The Indian Express.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a deportation operation in Jammu & Kashmir, transporting 150 individuals identified as Bangladeshi immigrants out of the union territory. The aircraft took off from a military airbase in the region and landed at a designated point in Bangladesh, where the deportees were handed over to local authorities.
Security officials said the operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal immigration and strengthen border management in the sensitive Himalayan state. The IAF was deployed to ensure a swift and secure transfer, minimizing the risk of any untoward incidents during the flight.
No injuries or arrests were reported, and the deportees were processed in accordance with existing bilateral protocols between India and Bangladesh. The move underscores New Delhi's commitment to enforce immigration laws while maintaining diplomatic channels with its neighbour.
The Indian Express, which first reported the incident, did not disclose the exact departure point or the name of the IAF squadron involved. Authorities are expected to release further details on the legal proceedings that may follow for the deported individuals.
Security officials said the operation was part of a broader effort to curb illegal immigration and strengthen border management in the sensitive Himalayan state. The IAF was deployed to ensure a swift and secure transfer, minimizing the risk of any untoward incidents during the flight.
No injuries or arrests were reported, and the deportees were processed in accordance with existing bilateral protocols between India and Bangladesh. The move underscores New Delhi's commitment to enforce immigration laws while maintaining diplomatic channels with its neighbour.
The Indian Express, which first reported the incident, did not disclose the exact departure point or the name of the IAF squadron involved. Authorities are expected to release further details on the legal proceedings that may follow for the deported individuals.