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Indian Express
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Tripura sets up Special Task Force to detect, deport illegal Bangladeshi, Myanmar immigrants
The Tripura government has formed a 15-member Special Task Force (STF) in West Tripura district to detect, identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh or Myanmar who have entered and settled in the district. 'In accordance for deportation of illegal Bangladeshi National/Rohingyas a district level Special Task Force (STF) with the following members of the district has been constituted for West Tripura District Police to detect, identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh/ Mayanmar settled or apprehended in the District,' reads a circular by Dr Kiran Kumar, Superintendent of Police of West Tripura district, on Friday evening. The notice came in response to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' direction in May to all the states and Union Territories to verify the credentials of suspected illegal immigrants who are staying as Indian citizens and if they are found ineligible, they should be deported. As per the notification, the team members would capture biometrics and demographic details of those people if they are identified as Bangladeshi national or Rohingyas during inquiry, on the Ministry of Home Affairs' foreigners identification portal After the processes, they would be handed over to the officers of designated Border Security Force (BSF) to deport them to their native land.
The Print
20 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
SIT formed to detect illegal immigrants in West Tripura: Police
The 15-member SIT is headed by a senior deputy superintendent of police, while all the officers-in-charge (OCs) of police stations were also included in it. Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma thanked the police for the move and asked the indigenous people to report any such illegal immigrant. Agartala, Jul 19 (PTI) The West Tripura district police has constituted a 15-member Special Task Force (STF) to detect, identify and deport immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. 'For deportation of illegal Bangladesh nationals/Rohingyas, a district-level Special Task Force (STF) has been constituted for West Tripura district police to detect, identify and deport immigrants from Bangladesh/Myanmar settled or apprehended in the district,' Superintendent of Police (SP) Kiran Kumar said in an official order. 'If a person is identified as an illegal Bangladesh national or a Rohingya after inquiry, the respective team members shall immediately ensure the capture of their biometrics (fingerprint and facial photographs) and demographic details and upload those on the foreigners' identification portal,' it said. 'After capturing biometrics and demographic details, the illegal immigrants shall be handed over to the officers of BSF for deportation to their native land. The dy SP, DIB (District Intelligence Bureau) will ensure collection and compilation of weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis data in this regard for ready reference,' the recent order added. Debbarma claimed that the SIT was formed as a result of persistent pressure created on the BJP-led government by TMP, a constituent of the ruling coalition, to address the illegal immigration issue. 'Thank you Tripura Police for taking up this crucial issue. If we all continue to speak up together, things will happen on the ground. The genuine people of Tripura should report such activity,' he said in a social media post. PTI PS ACD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
PM's Durgapur Poll Pitch: Modi promises progress, TMC says they are ‘pack of lies'
Laying foundation stones for several development projects, valued at over Rs 5,400 crore, in Durgapur on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that these projects aligned with the 'Make in India, Make for the World' vision and will propel West Bengal's progress. Soon after his Durgapur speech, the TMC hit out at the PM , calling his speech a 'pack of lies' and added that while calling for a poriborton (change) in Bengal, he has changed. 'From invoking Jai Shri Ram to chanting Jai Ma Durga and Jai Maa Kali, it shows that Modi has been changed by Bengal and Didi (Mamata Banerjee),' the TMC said. Modi had begun his speech at a BJP rally in Durgapur by invoking Goddesses Kali and Durga. Countering the PM's claim that Bengali's pride is supreme for his party, the TMC in a post on X wrote: 'Oh really? Because this is how @BJP4India 'respects' Bengal: Withheld funds meant for the poor, Insulted Tagore, Netaji, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Swami Vivekananda, Branded Bengali citizens as 'Bangladeshis'. TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, 'We are hesitating to say that the Prime Minister is lying. But it is true that Modi intentionally gave false information. Why did the Prime Minister come here empty-handed? Bengal has a due of Rs 1.70 lakh crore, and he gave a promise of Rs 5,000 crore, which is invisible. He mentioned the RG Kar issue. Within 24 hours, Kolkata Police had arrested RG Kar culprit. In the law college rape case, police arrested the culprit within 24 hours. But what happened in Madhya Pradesh where a nurse was murdered. What happened in Uttra Pradesh, where police raped. Why doesn't the Prime Minister answer them?' 'Bengalis, who are Indian citizens, are still being branded as Rohingyas and Bangladeshis in BJP-ruled states. While their governments harass and detain our migrant labourers, Modi now talks about Bengali 'ashmita' only because he realises the deep hurt and anguish felt by the average Bengali,' Ghosh added. 'Modi has resorted to falsehoods because he is afraid of losing the support of the average Bengali. In Gujarat, a sweet shop owner put up a signboard in his will in Bangla to attract customers, but was forced to clarify that he is not a Bengali. This is what his Viksit Bangla has come to — nothing but a travesty. In states ruled by the BJP, Bengali-speaking Indians are being branded as Rohingyas,' he added. Addressing a gathering in the industrial town, often known as the 'Steel City', the Prime Minister spoke about West Bengal's pivotal role as a hub for India's workforce, reiterating the BJP government's commitment to strengthening this contribution. 'Today the entire world is discussing our resolve for Viksit Bharat, reflecting the changes, especially in infrastructure, on which the edifice of a developed India is being built,' Modi said. The initiatives, spanning across oil and gas, power, rail and road sectors, are aimed at boosting connectivity, fostering a gas-based economy, and generating employment across the region. The PM affirmed that the newly launched projects would enhance regional connectivity, boost gas-based transport, and reinforce Durgapur's identity as a Steel City, creating numerous employment opportunities for the local youth. BJP-TMC false Fight: Congress, CPM Both the Congress and the CPI(M) on Friday said that PM Modi's attack on the TMC was meant to help each other in the Assembly elections due next year. 'For the last five years, no BJP leader was seen in Bengal. Now, they are coming again for votes. They are basically helping the TMC here,' said CPI(M) leader Sujan Chakraborty. Senior Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury said that as the polls are nearing, Bengal would witness an 'artificial fight' between PM Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. ENS Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More Atri Mitra is a Special Correspondent of The Indian Express with more than 20 years of experience in reporting from West Bengal, Bihar and the North-East. He has been covering administration and political news for more than ten years and has a keen interest in political development in West Bengal. Atri holds a Master degree in Economics from Rabindrabharati University and Bachelor's degree from Calcutta University. He is also an alumnus of St. Xavier's, Kolkata and Ramakrishna Mission Asrama, Narendrapur. He started his career with leading vernacular daily the Anandabazar Patrika, and worked there for more than fifteen years. He worked as Bihar correspondent for more than three years for Anandabazar Patrika. He covered the 2009 Lok Sabha election and 2010 assembly elections. He also worked with News18-Bangla and covered the Bihar Lok Sabha election in 2019. ... Read More
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
STF formed in West Tripura to identify, deport illegal immigrants
Agartala: In compliance with MHA directive to deal with illegal immigrants, West Tripura district police on Friday constituted a 15-member special task force (STF) to detect, identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee. Tripura shares an 856km-long international border with Bangladesh, making it a sensitive zone for cross-border movement. According to an order issued by Kiran Kumar, SP, West Tripura district, the STF will include officers-in-charge of all 15 police stations in the district. The team will be led by deputy SP Debasish Saha. The order states that the STF has been tasked with the identification and deportation of illegal Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas residing in or detained within the district.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Operation Sindoor must continue, asserts Owaisi
NIZAMABAD: AIMIM supremo and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has demanded that the Union government continue Operation Sindoor to avenge the killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where terrorists allegedly targeted victims based on their religion. Addressing a late-night public meeting in Bodhan, Nizamabad, Owaisi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of displaying a careless attitude, which he claimed was enabling such attacks. 'What does the prime minister want to do with the country?' Owaisi questioned, expressing outrage over the killings of Hindu civilians. 'Terrorists killed 26 Hindu brothers in Pahalgam, but the Governor responded too late. If he cannot govern, he should step down,' he said. Owaisi also warned of growing threats from enemy nations, including Pakistan and China, and alleged a conspiracy involving Bangladesh. 'China is preparing to attack our borders, placing its army on the Bangladesh border. What is the BJP government doing when the enemies are at our doorstep?' he asked. He criticised the government for 'inciting Hindu-Muslim hatred,' demolishing poor people's homes, and targeting marginalised communities under the guise of cracking down on illegal immigrants. 'The rulers spread hatred by alleging the presence of Rohingyas, Bangladeshis, and Nepalese in Bihar—yet fail to detect terrorists entering the country,' he said. Owaisi stated that while they oppose communal division, they will always stand by those working for unity and justice.
