Bengal government cracks down on illegal infiltration

The new Bengal government has launched a massive crackdown on illegal infiltration, implementing a strict policy to detect and deport undocumented immigrants. Following a stern warning from the state leadership, hundreds of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingyas have started gathering at the border checkpoints, intending to return to their home country. Authorities have clarified that infiltrators will not be kept in prisons at the state's expense but will be transferred to holding centers before being handed over to the Border Security Force. At the border, security personnel are conducting a rigorous verification process, including biometric and fingerprint checks, before sharing credentials with border guards on the other side for final clearance. The anti-infiltration drive addresses long-standing grievances among locals regarding job scarcity and depressed wages caused by undocumented labor. The strict measures mark a significant shift in the state's approach to border security and illegal immigration.