West Bengal has established its first holding centres in Malda and Murshidabad for suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingya detainees, with 12 individuals already transferred for nationality verification prior to potential deportation.
West Bengal's BJP government has operationalized its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, establishing a holding centre for illegal foreign nationals in Malda district. The facility currently houses nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals, marking the administrative rollout of the state's anti-infiltration strategy.
India's ruling BJP party has ordered the creation of detention centers in West Bengal for undocumented Bangladeshis and Rohingyas, sparking fears of arbitrary expulsions among minorities, particularly Muslims.
Bengal govt will establish holding centres in all 23 districts for illegal immigrants awaiting deportation, resuming a process stalled by the previous TMC govt. CM Suvendu Adhikari stated the centres will house detainees for up to 30 days, adhering to a 'detect, delete and deport' principle.
