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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Announces Police to Transfer Illegal Immigrants to BSF for Deportation
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🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:22 AM
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state police will hand over identified illegal entrants to the Border Security Force for deportation, signalling a tougher stance on cross‑border infiltration.
Kolkata, West Bengal – Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari told reporters that the West Bengal police will hand over individuals identified as illegal infiltrators to the Border Security Force (BSF) for immediate deportation. The statement, made during a press briefing, underscores the state government's intent to curb unauthorized cross‑border movement, which it says poses security and demographic challenges.
Adhikari emphasized that the police have already compiled a list of suspected infiltrators and will coordinate with the BSF to ensure swift repatriation to their countries of origin. He added that the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen border management and protect the rights of legitimate residents.
The announcement comes amid heightened concerns over illegal migration in the state's border districts. While the central government oversees national immigration policy, state officials say cooperation with the BSF will expedite the process and reduce the burden on local law‑enforcement agencies.
No specific numbers of individuals were disclosed, and the CM did not name any particular districts where the handover would commence. Officials indicated that further operational details will be communicated to district authorities in the coming days.
The statement has drawn reactions from opposition parties, who caution that due process must be observed, but the CM reiterated that the action complies with existing legal frameworks governing deportation of illegal entrants.
Adhikari emphasized that the police have already compiled a list of suspected infiltrators and will coordinate with the BSF to ensure swift repatriation to their countries of origin. He added that the move is part of a broader strategy to strengthen border management and protect the rights of legitimate residents.
The announcement comes amid heightened concerns over illegal migration in the state's border districts. While the central government oversees national immigration policy, state officials say cooperation with the BSF will expedite the process and reduce the burden on local law‑enforcement agencies.
No specific numbers of individuals were disclosed, and the CM did not name any particular districts where the handover would commence. Officials indicated that further operational details will be communicated to district authorities in the coming days.
The statement has drawn reactions from opposition parties, who caution that due process must be observed, but the CM reiterated that the action complies with existing legal frameworks governing deportation of illegal entrants.