Gurugram Police Detain Ten Bangladeshi Nationals Amid Controversy
In a recent operation, Gurugram police detained ten Bangladeshi nationals, confirming their illegal residency through recovered documents. This action has sparked significant backlash from AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, who criticized the targeting of Bengali-speaking Muslims and highlighted the broader implications of police actions against vulnerable communities. Owaisi's statements raise concerns about the treatment of these individuals, many of whom are impoverished and unable to defend themselves against police brutality. The situation reflects ongoing tensions regarding immigration and civil rights in India.
| Jul 26, 2025, 16:59 IST
Police Action in Gurugram
On Saturday, authorities in Gurugram apprehended ten Bangladeshi nationals who were residing illegally in the city. Identification documents recovered from them confirmed their nationality. Sandeep Kumar, the public relations officer for Gurugram police, stated, "Ten illegal Bangladeshi immigrants have been detained. Bangladeshi documents have been seized from them, and the process for their deportation has commenced."
Political Reactions
In response, Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), condemned the detention of Bengali-speaking Muslim citizens across the country, labeling them as illegal. He accused the police of targeting these individuals because they are unable to resist police brutality. Owaisi emphasized that those labeled as illegal immigrants are often the poorest, living in slums and working as domestic help or waste collectors. He argued that they are repeatedly targeted due to their inability to challenge police oppression.
Concerns Over Treatment of Citizens
Owaisi also highlighted alarming reports of Indian citizens being forcibly pushed into Bangladesh. He noted that police in various regions are detaining Bengali-speaking Muslim individuals and accusing them of being Bangladeshi. He expressed his concerns on social media, stating, "Reports have emerged of Indian citizens being coerced into Bangladesh at gunpoint. The government tends to act harshly against the vulnerable while being lenient towards the powerful. Most of those accused of being 'illegal immigrants' are among the poorest, including slum dwellers, sanitation workers, and domestic laborers, who are often unable to contest police abuses."