Guwahati, July 6, 2025: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced today on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that 18 illegal Bangladeshi nationals were pushed back to their country from Cachar and Sribhumi districts during the early hours of the day.
In a strongly worded post, the Chief Minister reaffirmed the state’s firm stance on illegal immigration:
“Oh look who’s going back to their home?
In Assam, we welcome guests with open arms but those trying to illegally prolong their stay are treated with the special gesture of PUSHBACK.
18 illegal Bangladeshis pushed back today in wee hours from Cachar and Sribhumi.”
This latest action is part of the Assam government’s ongoing crackdown against illegal migration, which remains a sensitive and politically significant issue in the state. The “pushback” operation, as termed by the Chief Minister, reflects the administration’s zero-tolerance policy towards unlawful residency.
The individuals reportedly entered Assam without valid documents and were traced during a coordinated surveillance effort by state security and intelligence agencies.
Officials have confirmed that all 18 individuals were handed over to Bangladeshi authorities following due procedures. Security around border areas has also been tightened to prevent further unauthorized entries.
Public reactions to the post have been mixed, with many supporting the government’s decisive action to protect the state’s demographic integrity, while others have urged for a more humanitarian approach in handling such matters.
The Assam Government has been actively pursuing detection and deportation of illegal foreigners, especially those who enter from the porous Indo-Bangladesh border. CM Sarma has consistently highlighted the need to safeguard local resources, identity, and culture from the impact of illegal immigration.
More such operations are likely to follow as part of the state’s broader enforcement and border-monitoring strategy.
