Guwahati, July 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday informed that eight illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were pushed back to their country from the state’s South Salmara district.

Sarma said the state police have been maintaining a strict vigil along the border to prevent infiltration.

Taking to X, the Assam CM said, “Stern action against illegal infiltration continues. Last night, @SSalmaraPolice pushed back 8 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators to Bangladesh. @assampolice maintains a strict vigil to thwart all these attempts at illegally entering India.”

Stern action against illegal infiltration continues 🚨

Last night, @SSalmaraPolice pushed back 8 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators back to Bangladesh.@assampolice maintains a strict vigil to thwart all these attempts at illegally entering India. pic.twitter.com/LFBOFC8ZZp

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 26, 2025

The Assam Police have launched a statewide crackdown on illegal immigrants, particularly Bangladeshi nationals residing without valid documents.

Around 350 infiltrators have been sent back to Bangladesh in the past few months.

The Assam government has adopted a tough stance against illegal encroachment, and large tracts of government land have been cleared during eviction drives.

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