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India urges Bangladesh to verify illegal migrants fast to enable repatriation and protect border security
India
Published on 13 May 2026
India wants faster nationality checks before repatriation begins
India says it is in talks with Bangladesh over illegal migration, urging Dhaka to verify the nationality of people listed as illegal migrants. The MEA says faster verification is needed to proceed with repatriation through established legal and bilateral channels, while emphasizing that border security remains a top priority for both sides.
- India is discussing illegal migration with Bangladesh through official channels
- Bangladesh is urged to verify nationality of those flagged as illegal migrants
- Faster checks aim to speed repatriation under legal and bilateral processes
- Border security is reiterated as a key concern
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