India has called on Bangladesh to expedite the verification of nationality for illegal Bangladeshi nationals amid rising tensions following allegations of border 'push-ins' by the Border Security Force (BSF). At a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reaffirmed India's commitment to addressing illegal migration through established legal frameworks. He noted that several nationality verification requests remain pending with Bangladeshi authorities, which delays the deportation process. The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) reported blocking multiple alleged BSF attempts to push individuals into Bangladesh, including a claim that BSF personnel tried to send 30–35 individuals across the border in a prison van. The BGB has increased patrols and surveillance to prevent illegal crossings. Jaiswal emphasized the need for Bangladesh to process the verification requests swiftly to facilitate smoother deportations of those unlawfully residing in India.