New Deportation Policy Seeks Tighter Norms for Illegal Migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar
The Union Home Ministry has formulated a new deportation policy, directing states to establish special task forces in each district to identify, detect, and deport illegal migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. States are required to provide monthly status reports and operationalize 'holding centres/camps' with strict security measures. The policy mandates a 90-day limit for verifying antecedents, cancellation of identity documents, and blacklisting. It also introduces a 'Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP)' for biometric data capture and emphasizes immediate return of intercepted migrants at borders, while outlining guidelines for humane conditions in holding centres.
Key Points
- The Union Home Ministry has introduced a new policy to detect, identify, and deport illegal migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
- States are mandated to form special task forces in each district and submit monthly status reports on foreign nationals.
- 'Holding centres/camps' with high security are to be established to restrict migrants' movement until deportation.
- The policy includes provisions for cancelling identity documents and blacklisting individuals, with a 90-day verification limit.
- A 'Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP)' will be used to capture biometric and demographic details of illegal foreigners.
Exam Facts
- The policy targets illegal migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar.
- States must set up a special task force in each district.
- A 'Foreigners Identification Portal (FIP)' has been launched for biometric and demographic details.
- The policy specifies a 90-day limit for verifying antecedents of suspected nationals.
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