Current Deportation Issues in West Bengal: “Detect, Delete and Deport” Legal Framework, and Human Rights Concerns

Abstract
Deportation from West Bengal to Bangladesh has become one of the most debated issues in South Asia, involving questions of national security, illegal migration, citizenship, constitutional rights, and international human rights. Sharing a border of over 2,200 kilometres with Bangladesh, West Bengal has historically experienced continuous cross-border migration due to geographical proximity, economic opportunities, family ties, political disturbances, and environmental factors. In recent years, the Government of India has intensified efforts to identify and deport foreign nationals residing illegally in Border States, including West Bengal. These actions have generated political debate and legal challenges regarding the identification of undocumented migrants, due process, and protection against arbitrary detention. This article examines the historical background, legal framework, and present deportation issues, challenges faced by authorities, humanitarian concerns, and policy recommendations for improving migration governance.

Deportation, Bangladesh, West Bengal, Illegal Migration, Citizenship, Border Security, Human Rights.

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