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Since the formation of BJP government in West Bengal, the situation on the India-Bangladesh border is changing rapidly these days. After the ‘Detect-Detain-Deport’ campaign launched by the new government in West Bengal against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators, a large number of people are trying to return. Meanwhile, while talking to local media, many infiltrators have revealed the entire network of entering India and staying here for years. He claimed that the brokers used to cross the border by finding a ’10-minute gap’ in BSF patrolling. Whereas the local political network helped in getting the benefits of voter card, ration card and government schemes. After these revelations, a new controversy has arisen in Bengal politics.

Crowd of returnees increased at the border

After the change of power in West Bengal, the new government has started a strict campaign against illegal immigrants. After the implementation of the ‘Detect-Detain-Deport’ policy, the crowd of people returning to Bangladesh has increased at border areas, railway stations and bus stands. Due to fear of being sent to the detention center, many people are secretly reaching the border.

Infiltration used to happen in ’10 minute gap’

The infiltrators have claimed that an organized network of brokers was active to cross the border. A person from Kushtia district of Bangladesh told that the brokers used to keep an eye on the patrolling of BSF. As soon as there was a gap of 10 minutes in the patrolling, the entire group was taken across the border. Many people said that they entered India through rivers, boats and fields.

7 thousand to 20 thousand rupees of recovery

In exchange for crossing the border, brokers used to charge Rs 7 thousand to Rs 20 thousand per person. Many infiltrators told that despite the presence of security forces on the border, the agents used to take money to ensure safe entry. After coming to India, these people started working in different states as carpenters, labourers, masons and domestic workers.

Voter card and claim of government schemes

Some infiltrators alleged that local political networks helped them get fake documents. Many people claimed that voter cards and ration cards were made with the help of local Trinamool Congress workers. One person also said that he got the benefit of ‘Lakshmi Bhandar’ scheme and also voted in India.

Increased strictness in border areas

At present, huge crowd is being seen at border points like Hakimpur and Ghojadanga. Women and children are also reaching the border in large numbers. Due to lack of valid documents, they are facing difficulty in returning legally.

Fear of action against landlords too

The state government has also increased strictness against those providing shelter to illegal immigrants. There is a provision of fine up to Rs 2 lakh and two years of jail for renting a room without verification. For this reason, it has now become difficult to get a room in Kerala, Bengaluru and other cities without a valid identity card.

Government’s focus on border security

The India-Bangladesh border is about 4,096 kilometers long. This includes rivers, fields, forests and densely populated areas, which have long been exploited by infiltration and human trafficking networks. According to the Home Ministry, fencing has been completed on about 79 percent of the border.

What did Amit Shah say?

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that strict legal action will not be taken against those who are returning on their own free will. The government’s focus is on safe deportation. He also talked about strengthening border security and speeding up fencing work.

Shubhendu Adhikari’s big statement

Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari said that action against illegal infiltrators will continue under the ‘Detect-Detain-Deport’ policy. He said that fake beneficiaries will be removed from government schemes and the caught illegal immigrants should be directly handed over to BSF and deported soon.

The big question: How deep is the network?

The entire incident has raised the question that illegal infiltration is not just a cross-border issue, but a big organized system involving brokers, fake document networks and political patronage. The government claims that this action will strengthen internal security and the first right on government resources will be ensured to genuine Indian citizens.

What is the whole matter? 10 points

• The new government implemented ‘Detect-Detain-Deport’ policy in West Bengal.
• The fear of being sent to detention center increased among illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators.
• A large number of people are now trying to return back to Bangladesh.
• The infiltrators confessed that they had crossed the border through brokers.
• Infiltration was carried out when there was a gap of 10 minutes in BSF patrolling.
• 7 thousand to 20 thousand rupees per person was taken to cross the border.
• Many people claimed that local political workers got voter cards and ration cards made.
• Some infiltrators even talked about taking benefits of government schemes and voting.
• Strictness on landlords also increased, provision for action on providing rooms without verification.
• The central and state governments are now busy strengthening border fencing and surveillance.