Odisha Cracks Down on Bangladeshi Infiltrators

The Odisha government identified 51 Bangladeshi infiltrators, deporting 49 while charging two for using fake documents to obtain Indian passports. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted this in response to a legislative query, emphasizing the ongoing identification process since the BJP took office in 2024.

The Odisha government has made significant strides in addressing illegal immigration, identifying 51 Bangladeshi nationals as infiltrators across various districts since the BJP assumed power.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, in response to a question from BJD legislator Goutam Buddha Das, confirmed that 49 of these individuals have already been deported following legal procedures. Two others remain in custody over allegations of obtaining Indian passports through fraudulent means.

Majhi pointed out that the majority of these deportations originated from Urban Police Districts in Khurda and Cuttack. The identification and deportation processes are part of a larger, ongoing effort by the state to manage immigration effectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)