Gujarat Deports 300 Illegal Bangladeshis

Ahmedabad, Gujarat – In a bold and unprecedented move, the Gujarat Police has executed the largest deportation drive in the state’s history, sending over 300 illegal Bangladeshi nationals back to their homeland. Sources revealed that a special aircraft from Vadodara flew the deportees directly to Agartala, from where they were escorted by police vehicles to various towns in Bangladesh.

“This is a message to all infiltrators—Gujarat will not be a safe haven for illegal immigrants,” said a senior Gujarat Police official involved in the operation.

The operation was conducted secretly but with full coordination between district police teams, intelligence agencies, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Among the deportees were 90 individuals from Surat alone, confirmed to be living in India illegally. Of the 134 suspects detained in Surat, 47 were women and 87 men. After a thorough verification process, 90 were confirmed as Bangladeshi nationals.

According to police sources, more than 800 illegal Bangladeshis were apprehended across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara, during a months-long statewide crackdown.

“The scale of this drive reflects the seriousness of the state and central government in tackling illegal immigration. No compromise will be made when it comes to national security,” said an official from Surat City’s SOG-DCB wing.

The verification process involved cross-checking identities, interrogating suspects, and coordination with the Bangladesh High Commission. Currently, the final phase of verification for 50 to 60 more individuals is underway, and another round of deportation is expected soon.

The deported individuals were mostly engaged in low-paying jobs in construction, rag-picking, domestic work, and unregulated markets—often using forged Aadhaar cards and voter IDs to blend in. Police officials have confirmed that those who facilitated their entry and forged documents will also face legal action.

“This is not just a deportation—it’s a wake-up call for those running illegal human trafficking networks,” said a senior immigration officer.

This historic operation comes at a time when both border control and internal security have become top priorities for the Indian government, especially in light of increasing reports of cross-border illegal migration.

With hundreds already deported and more cases under investigation, Gujarat has set a new precedent in dealing with illegal infiltration decisively and effectively.