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West Bengal Government Enhances Border Security and Establishes Holding Centres for Foreign Nationals
WB govt orders holding centres for foreigners, beefs up border security
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The West Bengal government has mandated the establishment of holding centres for apprehended foreigners and released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation, as per Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines. Additionally, border security measures have been intensified, including direct handover of Bangladeshi immigrants to the Border Security Force and fencing along the India-Bangladesh border.
- 01The directive for holding centres was issued on May 23, 2026, by the Home and Hill Affairs Department.
- 02The holding centres will accommodate individuals identified as illegally residing in India, including Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas.
- 03West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has instructed police to hand over illegal immigrants directly to the Border Security Force.
- 04Fencing work along the India-Bangladesh border in Siliguri has commenced after a land transfer of 27 kilometres to the Border Security Force.
- 05Local residents have expressed relief, citing improved security and a sense of safety in the border area.
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The West Bengal government has issued a directive to establish holding centres for foreigners apprehended for illegal residency and released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation. This move aligns with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines and aims to house individuals, particularly Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas, identified as illegally residing in India. The directive, issued on May 23, 2026, emphasizes the need for compliance with deportation and repatriation procedures. In addition, border security measures have been strengthened, as Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed police to hand over illegal Bangladeshi immigrants directly to the Border Security Force (BSF), bypassing court proceedings. Fencing work has also begun in the Phansidewa area of Siliguri, following the transfer of 27 kilometres of land to the BSF, which is expected to enhance surveillance and security infrastructure along the sensitive border. Local residents have welcomed these measures, expressing relief over improved security in the area, which they previously found unsafe for daily activities.
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The establishment of holding centres and enhanced border security measures are expected to improve safety for local residents and address security concerns related to illegal immigration.
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