The Assam government informed the state assembly that a total of 2,089 foreigners have been deported from the state since 2016. Among those deported were individuals from African countries, Russia, and Ukraine, according to a statement by the state government.
The data was disclosed in response to a query in the Assam Assembly. The government also reported that as of May 31, a total of 172,673 people had been detected as foreigners in the state. Of these, 61,259 were identified as Hindus and Christians.
The detection and deportation of foreigners in Assam is part of ongoing efforts to identify illegal immigrants. Assam has a long history of migration from neighboring countries, which has been a politically sensitive issue in the region.
The state government did not provide further details on the specific nationalities or the timeline of the deportations. The process of detecting foreigners involves tribunals and legal procedures to determine citizenship status.
The figures highlight the scale of the government's efforts to identify and remove illegal immigrants from Assam. The issue remains a topic of debate in the state and nationally.