‘Why spend taxpayers’ money on infiltrators?’ Suvendu Adhikari defends Bengal holding centres for illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingyas
TNN / May 27, 2026, 01:12 (IST)
West Bengal has opened holding centres for illegal foreign nationals, with seven more suspected Bangladeshis sent to Murshidabad, bringing the total to 10. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated this is in line with existing legal provisions to avoid taxpayer expense. Meanwhile, arrests of Bangladeshi nationals occurred in South 24 Parganas and Nadia, highlighting ongoing border security concerns.