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Gauhati HC orders Assam govt to pay Rs 2 lakh to woman forced into Bangladesh
✍️ New Age BD
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:04 PM
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The Gauhati High Court directed the Assam government to compensate a woman with Rs 2 lakh after she was allegedly pushed across the border into Bangladesh.
The Gauhati High Court has issued an order directing the Assam state government to pay a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to a woman who was reportedly forced across the international border into Bangladesh. The court’s decision comes after the woman filed a petition alleging that she was pushed into Bangladesh against her will.
In its ruling, the bench emphasized the state’s responsibility to protect its citizens from cross‑border violations and to provide adequate redressal when such incidents occur. The compensation amount of Rs 2 lakh is intended to cover the immediate hardships faced by the victim following the incident.
The order underscores growing concerns over illegal border crossings in the region and highlights the judiciary’s role in ensuring that victims receive timely relief. The Assam government is now required to disburse the stipulated amount as per the court’s directive.
In its ruling, the bench emphasized the state’s responsibility to protect its citizens from cross‑border violations and to provide adequate redressal when such incidents occur. The compensation amount of Rs 2 lakh is intended to cover the immediate hardships faced by the victim following the incident.
The order underscores growing concerns over illegal border crossings in the region and highlights the judiciary’s role in ensuring that victims receive timely relief. The Assam government is now required to disburse the stipulated amount as per the court’s directive.