The infiltration bid from Bangladesh continues in Assam and other Northeastern states. Even though security forces are on high alert, groups of intruders are trying hard to enter Indian territory. In a significant escalation of its cross-border infiltration and action against it by security forces, the Assam police have pushed back 35 Bangladeshi nationals who tried to enter India through the various border points. Acting on specific inputs, Assam police have intercepted 35 intruders and pushed them back to Bangladesh, reinforcing its commitment to stop infiltration and safeguarding the demographic integrity.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 30 morning confirmed that seven Bangladeshi infiltrators were pushed back across the border from Sribhumi in the early hours. This follows similar operations on Tuesday, when 20 illegal infiltrators were turned away, and Monday, when 8 were intercepted and sent back by police in the South Salmara district.
Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Stern action against illegal infiltrators continues. Continuing our crackdown, seven Bangladeshi nationals were pushed back in the wee hours today.” He added firmly, “We will not tolerate illegal immigrants.”
The ongoing operations, carried out by Assam Police and border district units, have intensified over the past week as part of the state’s multi-pronged strategy to detect and deport individuals entering Indian territory without valid documents.
Police sources said that in the Sribhumi district bordering Bangladesh, multiple attempts by intruders to infiltrate Indian territory were foiled by the Border Security Force (BSF) and police.
On Monday, South Salmara Police successfully pushed back 8 Bangladeshi nationals who were reportedly trying to cross over under the cover of darkness. The Assam Police, through its official handle, reiterated its commitment:“@assampolice maintains a strict vigil to thwart all these attempts at illegally entering India.”
The Assam government has consistently maintained that unchecked infiltration poses a threat to the state’s security, culture, and resources. Chief Minister Sarma has, on multiple occasions, highlighted the issue as one of the top priorities of his administration.
In an earlier statement, he said, “Our government is committed to identifying and acting against illegal infiltrators. We cannot allow our identity and demographics to be tampered with.”
The latest developments come amid growing public concern over demographic changes in certain districts bordering Bangladesh. While political parties remain divided over how to handle the issue, the Sarma-led government has taken a firm stand, earning both praise and criticism for its tough enforcement.
Locals in the border areas, many of whom have lived for generations in mixed tribal and minority communities, express cautious support. “We have no problem with people of any religion or community,” said a school teacher from Hatsingimari, “but those who come illegally and settle here change the whole balance. There must be a system.”
Security has been further tightened in districts like South Salmara, Dhubri, Karimganj, and Cachar, with round-the-clock monitoring using drones, night patrols, and intelligence-based combing operations.
The Chief Minister’s repeated use of the term “pushed back” underlines the difference between formal deportation and immediate repulsion—a move allowed under border security protocols to prevent entry rather than undertake lengthy legal proceedings.
As Assam tightens its border watch, the message is loud and clear: the days of unchecked infiltration are over. And for those seeking to exploit the porous borders, the state is watching—closely, firmly, and without compromise.
