Calcutta HC Questions Month-Long Detention of Suspected Bangladeshi Man Seeks WB Police Response

The Calcutta High Court questioned the month-long detention of a man suspected of being a Bangladeshi national, directing West Bengal Police to file a report explaining the circumstances of his detention since August 8. Justice Saugata Bhattacharya criticized the prolonged police custody, raising concerns about human rights violations. The court sought clarification on why the individual was not referred to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and ordered the report to be submitted within 10 days. The case highlights ongoing allegations of arbitrary detentions of Bengali-speaking Muslims labeled as Bangladeshi immigrants.