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Odisha Reports 73 Bangladeshi Nationals Deported After Verification Drive

The exercise followed a May 2025 MHA directive tasking district police with fast-tracking checks on suspected Bangladeshi residents.

Overview

  • Authorities verified 2,261 suspected identities, confirming 2,184 as Indian citizens who were released after checks.
  • Officials identified 77 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally, deported 73 since May 2025, and began deportation for two more.
  • Two individuals accused of obtaining Indian passports with forged documents were charged and sent to jail after court production.
  • Police conducted district-led reviews using identity documents plus financial, communication and digital-footprint analyses.
  • Individuals were traced across multiple districts, including Bhubaneswar, Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack, Berhampur, Kandhamal, Koraput and Kendrapara, while objections from West Bengal highlighted ongoing political sensitivity.