Why are the 48 Bangladeshi infiltrators caught by Pimpri-Chinchwad Police still in India ? : Pradeep Naik

RTI activist Pradeep Naik questions the inaction
Demands the matter be treated as a national security issue

Pune (Maharashtra) – Mr Pradeep Naik, General Secretary of the Maharashtra State Right to Information (RTI) Activists’ Federation, had sought information from the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police regarding Bangladeshi infiltrators under the Right to Information Act. According to the data provided, since the formation of the Police Commissionerate, a total of 48 Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested for illegal entry into India. However, not a single one of them has been deported to Bangladesh so far, as per the Police’s response. In light of this, Naik has raised a direct question asking why these infiltrators are still in India.

Treat infiltration as a national security matter

Commenting on the issue, Naik emphasized, ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators are not only illegal entrants but also pose a serious threat to national security’. Despite this, the lack of decisive action from the administration reflects grave negligence. He demanded that fast-track courts be used to try such cases and deport the infiltrators promptly. Naik called on the Union Government and the Supreme Court to step in and ensure immediate, no-delay action. He asserted that such infiltration cases must be treated as an issue of national security.

Further action is subject to Court orders : Police Dept

In response, the Police explained that the deportation of arrested Bangladeshi nationals cannot occur until the judicial process is completed. All further action is carried out only as per Court orders.(When it is widely known that Bangladeshi infiltrators are a serious national security risk, the years-long delay in such cases amounts to ‘deadly negligence’. – Editor)

Editorial Perspectives

Why does this even need to be said ? The facts brought to light through the RTI not only raise questions about the efficiency of the local administration but also highlight serious concerns about border security.

Since these infiltrators are potentially more dangerous than trained terrorists, like other countries, India must enforce strict punishments against infiltration. Cases involving illegal immigrants should be treated as the matter of national security, tried in fast-track courts, and followed by immediate deportation.