Assam Repatriates Only 467 of 1.7 Lakh Declared Illegal Foreigners: Governor
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News18•26-01-2026, 12:00
Assam Repatriates Only 467 of 1.7 Lakh Declared Illegal Foreigners: Governor
- •Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya stated that only 467 out of 1.7 lakh declared illegal foreigners have been repatriated from the state.
- •Since their inception, Foreigners Tribunals in Assam have referred 4.35 lakh suspected nationality cases, with 3.5 lakh disposed of.
- •1.7 lakh people have been declared illegal foreigners, but only 467 have been deported to their countries of origin.
- •14 border outposts and 14 patrol posts are operational along the India-Bangladesh border in Cachar, Sribhumi, Dhubri, and South Salmara districts to curb infiltration.
- •Assam leads in implementing new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA) and has seen a significant decline in crime rates and crimes against women.
Why It Matters: Assam has repatriated a small fraction of declared illegal foreigners, despite robust border security and legal processes.
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