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3 days ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Assam ‘pushed back' 88 alleged foreigners from Cachar to Bangladesh in a month, says CM
The Assam government has ' pushed back ' 88 alleged 'illegal infiltrators' to Bangladesh from Cachar district in one month, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday. Sarma claimed that among persons forced into Bangladesh, 59 are nationals of the country and 29 are Rohingya refugees, who were tracked and identified 'through special operations'. Cachar shares a 32-km-long border with Bangladesh. 'For far too long have illegal infiltrators gone scot free,' the Assam chief minister claimed in a social media post. 'We are tolerating it no more.' For far too long have illegal infiltrators gone scot free. WE ARE TOLERATING IT NO MORE. We have begun intensified operations against illegal infiltrators and in the last 1 month, in Cachar district alone, we have pushed back 88 Bangladeshis and Rohingyas back to Bangladesh. — Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 25, 2025 The Assam government has been forcing people over the border into Bangladesh since May. Many of those 'pushed' into the country claim they are Indian citizens. On Sunday, the state police detained 15 persons, including women and children, in Cachar. They were suspected to be from Bangladesh and have since been housed at a temporary detention facility in Silchar, reported India Today NE. Several of the detainees had been living in Gujarat's Surat but came to Assam in a bid to cross back to Bangladesh amid a heightened crackdown on undocumented migrants, the media outlet quoted an unidentified police officer as saying. On June 9, Sarma said that more than 330 persons who were declared to be foreigners by the state's Foreigners Tribunals have been 'pushed' back into Bangladesh. The Foreigners Tribunals in the state are quasi-judicial bodies that adjudicate on matters of citizenship. They have been accused of arbitrariness and bias, and declaring people foreigners on the basis of minor spelling mistakes, a lack of documents or lapses in memory. On May 20, Sarma said that the state was 'duty-bound to protect the interests" of Assam and ' expel all illegal immigrants from the state through any means and as per directions of [the] Supreme Court'. The chief minister appeared to be referring to the court's February 4 ruling that the state must deport persons who had been declared foreign nationals.
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Malaysia urges Asean-OIC collaboration on Myanmar crisis
Students' bags are kept in front of a school building damaged in a bombardment carried out by Myanmar's military at the Ohe Htein Twin village in Tabayin township, Sagaing Region, on May 12, 2025. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia is deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar. - AFP KUALA LUMPUR: As Asean Chair, Malaysia has called for enhanced collaboration between Asean and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, with a focus on ending violence, alleviating the humanitarian crisis and supporting long-term peace in the country. Delivering a statement at the OIC Contact Group on Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar in Istanbul, Turkiye on Sunday (June 22), Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia is deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar, particularly the plight of displaced Rohingyas, and stressed the need to ensure their safe, dignified and sustained return to Rakhine State. He added that it is crucial to create a safe, secure and enabling environment for the timely and effective distribution of aid to all affected communities, following the serious humanitarian crisis caused by the March 28 earthquake. "Malaysia is committed to taking a constructive approach to address the situation in Myanmar. We have identified three key priorities, which are to promote inclusive political dialogue; ensure the cessation of violence; and to scale up humanitarian assistance. "Malaysia encourages greater engagement between the OIC Member States and the stakeholders, while focusing on ending the violence, (and) alleviating the humanitarian crisis with a view of supporting peace in Myanmar,' he said. Mohamad said Malaysia, through the Asean Special Envoy, Tan Sri Othman Hashim, has intensified efforts to engage inclusively with all stakeholders; however at present, there are many stakeholders in Myanmar. He said such inclusive engagement would lay important groundwork for deeper cooperation on shared priorities, particularly in advancing humanitarian assistance. "In this regard, Malaysia would like the OIC Contact Group and our Special Envoy to identify fields of collaboration that could further complement efforts in supporting a peaceful and inclusive resolution,' he said. On the humanitarian crisis following the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, Mohamad urged all parties to move towards a more permanent ceasefire and to work collectively towards a sustainable resolution to the crisis. At present, he said the conflicting parties had announced a unilateral temporary ceasefire. "Despite these encouraging developments, funding for humanitarian efforts remains critically insufficient. "We encourage members of the OIC to continue their support for relief efforts,' he said. Malaysia has contributed 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid consisting of essential supplies, deployed the Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team, and set-up a field hospital immediately after the earthquake - in Sagaing City, the area most affected by the earthquake. - Bernama
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Former Malegaon MLA defends Aurangzeb
Nashik: Former Malegaon MLA Asif Shaikh on Sunday said Aurangazeb was a holy person who earned his living and respected all religions and communities. He was addressing the media on the sidelines of a conference on Waqf Board , organised by the minority defence committee, in Malegaon. When asked about his views on Aurangazeb, Shaikh said, "Aurangazeb was a noble person and he lived his own life. He earned his living by stitching caps. " He added, "Aurangazeb respected people from all communities and religions. It is to grab votes that he is being defamed in Maharashtra." Shaikh also said the Muslim community resisted pressure tactics by groups like BJP-RSS, resulting in the community being defamed by associating it with controversial issues such as providing shelter to Rohingyas or Muslims from Bangladesh, or property grabbing under the name of the Waqf Board. "In the meet, the speakers and learned people from across the state emphasised how legal fights should be initiated to defend the community on all fronts," Shaikh said. The conference discussed the importance of the Waqf Board and the proceeds from these properties to be used for the welfare of the poor. One speaker highlighted that the state has over 1.2 lakh properties, and even if 25% were well developed by trustees, the earnings could help eradicate poverty within the community. Mustaqueem Dignity, one of the coordinators, said the speaker also dispelled concerns that some temples and lands were being claimed by the Waqf Board. "By the land belonging to the Waqf Board, it only meant that the properties of people living there were not to be annexed, but that the revenue earned from them be used for the development of the deprived," he added.
Barnama
6 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Malaysia Urges ASEAN-OIC Collaboration On Myanmar Crisis
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – As ASEAN Chair, Malaysia has called for enhanced collaboration between ASEAN and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to address the deteriorating situation in Myanmar, with a focus on ending violence, alleviating the humanitarian crisis, and supporting long-term peace in the country. Delivering a statement at the OIC Contact Group on Rohingya Muslims of Myanmar in Istanbul, Turkiye on Sunday, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Malaysia is deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar, particularly the plight of displaced Rohingyas, and stressed the need to ensure their safe, dignified and sustained return to Rakhine State. He added that it is crucial to create a safe, secure and enabling environment for the timely and effective distribution of aid to all affected communities, following the serious humanitarian crisis caused by the March 28 earthquake. bootstrap slideshow 'Malaysia is committed to taking a constructive approach to address the situation in Myanmar. We have identified three key priorities, which are to promote inclusive political dialogue; ensure the cessation of violence; and to scale up humanitarian assistance. 'Malaysia encourages greater engagement between the OIC Member States and the stakeholders, while focusing on ending the violence, (and) alleviating the humanitarian crisis with a view of supporting peace in Myanmar,' he said. Mohamad said Malaysia, through the ASEAN Special Envoy, Tan Sri Othman Hashim, has intensified efforts to engage inclusively with all stakeholders; however at present, there are many stakeholders in Myanmar. He said such inclusive engagement would lay important groundwork for deeper cooperation on shared priorities, particularly in advancing humanitarian assistance. 'In this regard, Malaysia would like the OIC Contact Group and our Special Envoy to identify fields of collaboration that could further complement efforts in supporting a peaceful and inclusive resolution,' he said. On the humanitarian crisis following the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, Mohamad urged all parties to move towards a more permanent ceasefire and to work collectively towards a sustainable resolution to the crisis.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Malegaon police arrest suspended nayab tehsildar and wife in delayed birth & death certificates case
Nashik: The Malegaon Camp police arrested the suspended a nayab tehsildar and his wife on Friday in relation to the issuance of delayed birth and death certificates. The couple have been remanded in police custody until June 23. According to the Malegaon police, the case involving the issuance of fake delayed birth and death certificates was registered in Dec 2024 by tehsildar Vishal Sonawane after former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya raised the issue. Somaiya claimed that hundreds of certificates were issued to facilitate the alleged rehabilitation of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas in Malegaon town by the relevant authorities. Following this, investigations were conducted by the investigating officer, Deepak Jadhav. "The role of the then nayab tehsildar, Sandeep Dharankar, came to light, and he was made a co-accused in the case on Feb 18, 2025. Since then, the officer was absconding," the senior police officer said. Meanwhile, further investigations revealed a large number of transactions in the bank account of the accused man's wife, leading to her inclusion as an accused. Police had been searching for the two people for the last two months, but they evaded the authorities. Finally, police apprehended both from Nashik and arrested them. It is to be noted that former tehsildar, Nitin Kumar Devre, and nayab tehsildar Dharankar had already been suspended by state govt following the issuance of fake delayed birth and death certificates. The complaint resulted in the suspension of the two officers and three other clerks pending inquiry. A special investigation team (SIT) was formed in Jan to investigate the case. The nayab tahsildar was arrested after the chargesheet was filed in a court of law, police said. So far, four complaints have been registered with the Malegaon Camp police, resulting in 10 arrests, and investigations are ongoing.
