Odisha on High Alert as Bangladeshi Refugee and Illegal Immigrant Numbers Surge Amid Bangladesh Insurability.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha : With political turbulence escalating in Bangladesh, Odisha has heightened its security measures in response to growing concerns over illegal migration. The state is now under high alert, with increased vigilance along both sea and land routes.
Authorities have intensified their monitoring of sea routes, deploying additional patrol boats to counter any potential breaches. Coastal security forces and marine police are closely observing suspicious activities and unauthorized entry attempts.
The unrest in Bangladesh has heightened fears in Odisha of a possible influx of illegal Bangladeshi migrants. There is apprehension that individuals fleeing the instability might use sea routes to enter the state.
The current situation is compounded by reports of persecution and violence in Bangladesh, which has prompted not only Hindu minorities but also supporters of Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, criminals, and antisocial elements to seek refuge in India.
According to recent data, Odisha is currently hosting 157,432 Bangladeshi refugees (Rohingyas) across various districts. The distribution is as follows:
- Anugul: 15
- Balasore: 75
- Bhadrak: 200
- Jajpur: 339
- Kalahandi: 90
- Kendrapara: 441
- Khurda: 4,653
- Koraput: 194
- Malkangiri: 104,233
- Nabarangpur: 46,848
- Rayagada: 304
In addition to the officially registered refugees, there are 3,740 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in different districts:
- Bargarh: 2
- Bhadrak: 199
- Kendrapara: 1,649
- Khurda (Bhubaneswar): 17
- Jagatsinghpur: 11,112
- Malkangiri: 655
- Nabarangpur: 106
Meanwhile, Bangladesh has recently formed a new interim government amid the ongoing violence. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been appointed as the head of this interim administration, taking an oath as the chief advisor. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Yunus and expressed a commitment to collaborative efforts to achieve peace and progress in Bangladesh.
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