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Assam pushes back 20 alleged illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, vows continued action

Politics
Published on 26 April 2026
Assam pushes back 20 alleged illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, vows continued action

Border checks reportedly help catch them before entry

Assam apprehended and pushed back 20 foreign nationals to Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. He added that such actions will continue as Assam shares a long border with Bangladesh and uses multiple integrated check posts for monitoring. Assam Police and the BSF say they are committed to stopping illegal entry through coordinated border management.

  • Assam says 20 foreign nationals were apprehended and sent back
  • CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says the drive will continue
  • Integrated check posts along the Bangladesh border aid monitoring
  • Assam Police and BSF pledged coordinated action against illegal entry
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