Scores head to Bangladesh border amid Bengal’s migrant crackdown
Scores of undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants have gathered near the Bangladesh border in West Bengal, seeking to return home. This follows a directive from the newly elected BJP government to deport illegal immigrants. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has urged those identified as Bangladeshi nationals to leave voluntarily, emphasizing the government's stance on immigration enforcement.
- ▪Around 100 undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants have assembled near the Hakimpur check post in West Bengal.
- ▪The West Bengal government has directed district magistrates to set up holding centers for undocumented immigrants before deportation.
- ▪This is the second wave of immigrants gathering at the border, following a larger assembly in November 2025.
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Scores head to Bangladesh border amid Bengal’s migrant crackdownChief minister Suvendu Adhikari said those found to be Bangladeshi nationals should leave the country voluntarily.Updated on: May 27, 2026 7:19 AM ISTBy Joydeep ThakurShare viaCopy link Scores of people identified by authorities as undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants gathered near the Border Security Force’s (BSF) Hakimpur check post in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district on Tuesday, apparently seeking to cross into Bangladesh, officials familiar with the matter said.A crowd of undocumented immigrants gathers at the Hakimpur Check Post as they intend to return to Bangladesh, in Basirhat on Tuesday.
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