India Increases Detection and Deportation of Undocumented Migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar
Several Indian states, including West Bengal and Gujarat, have intensified efforts to detect, detain, and deport undocumented migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. West Bengal reported deporting around 4,800 individuals recently, with holding centers established near borders. The Union government supports identifying and deporting infiltrators, while Assam advocates a 'pushback' policy, which involves returning migrants without formal deportation procedures. These measures raise legal and humanitarian concerns amid ongoing debates on national security and demographic changes.