A major drive has now begun in UP against Bangladeshi and Rohingya infiltrators living illegally in the state. CM Yogi has already issued directions to 17 municipal bodies in this matter. Under these orders, the civic bodies have been asked to prepare a list of Rohingya and Bangladeshi nationals working in their areas. After that, the list must be submitted to the local Commissioner and Inspector General (IG) for further action.
At the same time, the Commissioner and IG have been instructed to build detention centres in the first phase itself. Moreover, these centres will be set up in every administrative division of the state. As soon as the Chief Minister issued the instructions, officials moved into action. Consequently, preparations have started across districts to identify suitable locations for these centres.
Meanwhile, detention centres in UP will be developed on the lines of Delhi’s system to remove foreign infiltrators from the state. Following CM’s directive, several steps are already being taken. In addition, places are being searched to keep the infiltrators until the deportation process is completed. Therefore, on government orders, unused government buildings, community halls, police lines and police stations are being identified where the infiltrators can be kept under strict security.
In addition, arrangements for food, drinking water and medical treatment will also be made inside the detention centres. For example, Delhi currently runs nearly 18 detention centres, where around 1,500 foreign nationals are being kept under tight security. These include people from Bangladesh, Rohingya groups and some African countries who entered India illegally.
Difficulties in Verification of Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants
Furthermore, because many Bangladeshi and Rohingya migrants have managed to obtain Indian identity documents, their verification is now being carried out. Similarly, proper facilities for meals and health care are provided in detention centres, and security arrangements are strictly enforced. Afterward, the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) takes charge of sending them back to their respective countries. Likewise, infiltrators caught in different states are sent back through West Bengal and Assam with the help of the Border Security Force (BSF).
However, the Union Home Ministry has already shared a standard operating procedure with all states. As a result, Uttar Pradesh will also build detention centres like other states. In conclusion, district administrations and the police will be responsible for managing and securing these centres, and importantly, daily reports about detained infiltrators must be submitted to the state Home Department.
