West Bengal government to establish holding centers for detained illegal foreigners awaiting deportation
The West Bengal government has directed District Magistrates to establish holding centers for detained illegal foreigners and released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation. This directive, issued via a notification from the Home and Hill Affairs Department, aligns with guidelines from the Union Home Ministry. The move follows Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's announcement of a "detect, delete and deport" policy for "illegal infiltrators" not covered under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. The State police will arrest such individuals and hand them over to the BSF for deportation, particularly targeting Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals.
Key Points
- West Bengal government ordered District Magistrates to set up holding centers for detained illegal foreigners.
- The initiative follows Union Home Ministry guidelines and Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's "detect, delete and deport" policy.
- The policy targets "illegal infiltrators" not covered by the CAA, specifically mentioning Bangladeshi and Rohingya nationals.
- State police will arrest these individuals and transfer them to the BSF for deportation.
Exam Facts
- West Bengal Chief Minister: Suvendu Adhikari.
- Department: Home and Hill Affairs Department.
- Legislation mentioned: Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
- Agencies involved: Border Security Force (BSF), Border Guard Bangladesh (BDR).
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