At least 386 undocumented immigrants in Bengal holding centres await deportation
At least 386 undocumented immigrants are currently held in West Bengal's holding centres awaiting deportation to Bangladesh. The majority of these immigrants are from Bangladesh, with a significant number being women and children. The West Bengal government has established these centres in line with an electoral promise to manage undocumented immigration more effectively.
- ▪Around 335 undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants are being held at three centres in Basirhat.
- ▪The West Bengal government has set up holding centres in all districts for undocumented immigrants before deportation.
- ▪Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari has warned undocumented immigrants to leave voluntarily or face government action.
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At least 386 undocumented immigrants in Bengal holding centres await deportationA police officer said the highest number of undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants (around 335) is being held at three centres in BasirhatPublished on: May 29, 2026 3:39 PM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link At least 386 undocumented immigrants held across West Bengal since Monday have been sent to 13 holding centres across eight bordering districts before they are deported to Bangladesh, officials aware of the matter said on Friday.Dozens gathered near a BSF check post in Bengal’s Hakimpur this week. (X)A police officer said the highest number of undocumented immigrants (around 335) is being held at three centres in Basirhat. He added that they include 109 women and 95 children.
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