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Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants

Hundreds flee India crackdown on undocumented migrants

Summary

Hundreds of undocumented Bangladeshi migrants and Rohingya refugees are leaving India’s West Bengal state. This happens after the state set up detention centers for foreigners, leading to worries about the safety of these groups.

Key Facts

  • West Bengal, a state in India, started detention centers for foreigners.
  • Many undocumented migrants from Bangladesh began to leave West Bengal.
  • Rohingya refugees, who fled from Myanmar, are also fleeing this area.
  • The migrants and refugees fear arrest or detention due to new rules.
  • Rights groups say these communities are at greater risk because of government actions.
  • The ruling party in India, BJP, is behind these measures.
  • Bangladesh is the main destination for these migrants who are leaving India.
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