Assam Chief Minister Reports Action Against 21 Illegal Immigrants

In a recent announcement, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that police have identified 21 illegal immigrants and taken necessary actions against them. While details on the specific measures remain undisclosed, the CM emphasized the efficiency of the Assam police in handling such cases. The state government also reported that over the last ten years, around 2,100 illegal foreigners have been deported, with a significant number being Bangladeshi nationals. This highlights the ongoing challenges and efforts in managing immigration in Assam.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 31, 2026, 14:45 IST

Action Taken Against Illegal Immigrants in Assam

The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, announced that law enforcement has identified 21 illegal immigrants and initiated appropriate measures against them. However, he did not disclose the specific actions taken or the locations where these individuals were apprehended. In a recent post on the social media platform 'X', he referenced the espionage-themed Hindi film 'Dhurandhar', stating, 'Not everyone is a Dhurandhar, especially in Assam.'

He further elaborated, 'These 21 illegal immigrants attempted to reside unlawfully in Assam, but the true experts in this game, the Assam police, swiftly recognized them and commenced necessary actions to neutralize the threats they posed.'

Recently, the state government revealed in the assembly that over the past decade, approximately 2,100 illegal foreigners have been deported, expelled, or sent back to their countries from Assam.

Out of these, 2,023 individuals were citizens of Bangladesh.