Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi nationals rushed to the West Bengal border, fearing detention under the state's new "detect-delete-deport" policy. The crackdown follows the opening of holding centers for illegal immigrants, prompting fear and a voluntary return for many. Officials are expediting the deportation process, directly handing over detainees to Border Guard Bangladesh after verification.

West Bengal has directed all district magistrates to set up “Holding Centres” for detained foreigners and released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation, as part of efforts to…

Adhikari ordered a crackdown on illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and asked the state police to detain them and hand them over to the BSF for deportation | India News

West Bengal authorities are establishing holding centres for foreigners apprehended for illegal stay. This move follows a policy announcement to detect, delete, and deport illegal…