{
  "id": 18703823,
  "title": "A total of 28 illegal immigrants apprehended, expelled: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/a-total-of-28-illegal-immigrants-apprehended-expelled-assam-cm",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/a-total-of-28-illegal-immigrants-apprehended-expelled-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma/article71678023.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A total of 28 Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended and expelled from the State of Assam on Saturday, November 7, 2026, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The illegal immigrants, who were found to be residing in the country without proper authorization, were detected by the Sribhumi Police in the Sribhumi district. Sarma emphasized that Assam's government would persist in its efforts to combat infiltration and would not compromise on the security and identity of the state. He reiterated that no borders or security measures would be compromised in this ongoing mission. Assam is equipped with an integrated checkpost in Sribhumi and a land customs station at Mankachar to ensure strict border control. Additionally, Sarma highlighted that the Border Security Force has intensified its surveillance along the 1,885 km Indo-Bangladesh border in the Northeast, while the Assam Police has maintained a heightened alert along the International Border to prevent illegal entry. The state has also set up holding centers in bordering districts, where 836 illegal infiltrators currently being detained will soon be deported to Bangladesh.",
  "summary": "In a post on X, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the State government would continue its drive against infiltration and would not compromise on Assam's security and identity",
  "key_points": [
    "28 Bangladeshi nationals apprehended and expelled from Assam.",
    "Expulsion conducted by Sribhumi Police in Sribhumi district.",
    "Assam CM Sarma vows to continue efforts against infiltration."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}