Mystery Deepens: Alleged Detentions and Deportations in Assam

Amid a sweeping crackdown in Assam on individuals declared as foreigners, families are expressing grave concerns over what they describe as arbitrary detentions and deportations. Allegations have surfaced of individuals being removed without due legal processes, despite pending court cases.

The case of 58-year-old Shona Banu, a widow declared a foreigner in 2017, epitomizes these worries. Her daughters are unaware of her whereabouts after she was summoned to a police station with citizenship documents. Family members claim she was spotted in a video from Bangladesh, raising fears of deportation.

Similarly, Manikjan Begum's family is in distress following her disappearance after a police summon. While legal petitions are being prepared, the Assam government faces accusations of forcefully deporting individuals without proper verification, despite assurances that only those without pending appeals face such actions. The controversy continues to unfold as families seek answers and authorities face legal scrutiny.

(With inputs from agencies.)