West Bengal CM Announces Deportation of 4,800 Bangladeshis, 836 Detained

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that 4,800 alleged undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants were deported last month, with 836 more set for deportation. These individuals are held in centers established in May. Adhikari defended the actions, citing legal provisions and criticizing past treatment. He highlighted government efforts to secure the border through fencing. Bangladesh has criticized these deportations, alleging people are pushed across borders without proper procedures or documentation checks.