Bangladesh foreign affairs Mohammed Touhid Hossain said that it will send a diplomatic note to India after India has started sending Bangladeshi nationals back into their country. He accused India of declaring ‘people’ foreigners and ‘pushing them into Bangladesh.”

Centre’s drive gained momentum

Hossain alleged that India is deporting them without following the process. The Centre started a nationwide verification drive against illegal immigrants in the country, and gained momentum following Operation Sindoor on May 7. 

Hossain said that the Bangladeshi officials are reviewing each case and after verification process, repatriation is being done. He said, “India is resorting to cross-border push-ins.” He admitted that “push-ins” are still happening and it is impossible for them to stop physically.

121 Illegal Bangladeshi nationals detained in Delhi

Last month, the Delhi Police detained 121 Bangladeshi nationals from Outer North Delhi for residing in the country without valid documentation.

DCP Outer North Nidhin Valsan said, a wider drive targeting undocumented foreign nationals across the capital. the individuals were part of a larger list of 831 suspected illegal residents. “Many have already been verified. Last week we detained 121 individuals. They were handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) after verification. Following document checks, their illegal stay was confirmed and deportation orders have been issued.”

‘Detainees were living in slum clusters’

“The majority of the detainees were living in slum clusters. Background checks are also being conducted to rule out any criminal links. “Verification is ongoing for the remaining individuals. We have dispatched teams to West Bengal, as many of those detained have roots or connections there,” DCP Valsan added.

He further stated that five people had been interrogated by the Special Investigation Team.

Last week, Around 160 Bangladeshi nationals were deported from Delhi to Bangladesh through the Hindon Airbase, sources said.