Assam deports 19 illegal immigrants to Bangladesh

India Dec 22, 2025

Assam recently sent 19 illegal immigrants back to Bangladesh, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The operation, handled by Assam Police and the BSF, happened while Bangladesh is seeing anti-India protests after the death of activist Sharif Osman Hadi.

Assam's direct approach—and the bigger picture

Sarma says Assam is sticking with direct deportations—no more waiting on Foreigners's Tribunals—under a law from 1950.
Still, tracking people down isn't easy; about 30,000 declared foreigners are missing in the state.
It's part of Assam's ongoing push to protect local rights and tighten up on illegal immigration.