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Illegal Bangladeshi immigration being
tackled: Government
Wednesday December 19, 2012 08:47:12 AM,
IANS
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New Delhi: The central
government is taking adequate steps to curb illegal infiltration
from Bangladesh into northeastern states like Assam, the Lok Sabha
was told Tuesday.
"The government has taken steps like equipping the BSF (Border
Security Force) with modern equipment, reducing gaps between
border posts and intensifying patrolling along the
India-Bangladesh border. Fencing along the international border
has been strengthened and a scheme for flood lighting along the
border is being implemented," said union Minister of State for
Home Affairs M. Ramachandran.
He was responding to a question on the influx of illegal
Bangladeshi migrants into Assam, particularly its Bodo areas.
"We are also taking up the issue with Bangladesh at various fora.
Dhaka has been urged to check infiltration by its nationals. India
and Bangladesh are also jointly working on coordinated patrolling,
identifying vulnerable gaps and strengthening riverine
patrolling," added Ramachandran.
The minister also said that adequate measures were in place for
detecting illegal migrants. "Thirty-six foreigners tribunals have
been set up for the detection of illegal migrants in Assam. In
order to ensure speedier disposal of cases in these tribunals, the
Foreigners (Tribunal) Order, 1964 has been amended in April this
year to dispose off cases within 60 days," he said.
On being asked whether illegal migrants had also grabbed a large
chunk of tribal land in Assam, Ramachandran said: "There have been
instances of encroachment and transfer of land in Assam's tribal
areas by ineligible persons. The state government is taking all
necessary steps for removing encroachment in tribal areas."
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