The West Bengal government has announced the establishment of 'holding centres' in every district to detain illegal immigrants, particularly those suspected of being Bangladeshi nationals or Rohingya individuals. These centres will serve as temporary housing for detainees for a maximum of 30 days, during which their deportation processes will be initiated. The government emphasized that these centres will also accommodate foreign prisoners released from jails within the state. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari highlighted the failure of the previous administration to implement directives from the central government regarding the identification and repatriation of illegal immigrants. Since taking office, his government has begun enforcing relevant laws, ensuring that individuals not covered under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are promptly identified and arrested. These individuals will be handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) for repatriation to their home countries. The establishment of these holding centres marks a significant step in West Bengal's approach to managing illegal immigration and enhancing border security.