West Bengal government to detect, delete and deport illegal infiltrators says CM Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a new policy to address illegal infiltration in the state, emphasizing a strategy of 'detect, delete and deport.' The policy will involve state police arresting illegal infiltrators and coordinating with the Border Security Force (BSF) for their deportation. Adhikari criticized the previous government for not taking the issue seriously and stated that coordination between the BSF and state authorities has been revived.
- ▪The West Bengal government will implement a policy of 'detect, delete and deport' for illegal infiltrators.
- ▪State police will arrest illegal infiltrators and hand them over to the BSF for deportation.
- ▪Adhikari criticized the previous government for failing to address illegal infiltration effectively.
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- ▪ Migrants not in CAA ambit to be deported: West Bengal CM Suvendu — Times of India — Top
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Emphasising that his government will be tough on illegal infiltrators, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) said his government will follow a new policy of “detect, delete and deport” when it comes to legal infiltrators“Those not covered under CAA [Citizenship (Amendment) Act] they are are completely illegal infiltrators. The State police will arrest them and hand to them to BSF. The BSF will hold talks with BDR [Border Guards Bangladesh] and try to deport them. This means a policy of detect, delete and deport,” the Chief Minister said.Mr.
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