### [2026-06-8](/feed/2026/06/8/index.md)

##### Illegal immigration to India
# The government of West Bengal, India, deports nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi nationals and detains hundreds more as part of a campaign targeting undocumented migrants following the state's recent election. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via ''Daily Tribune](https://tribune.net.ph/2026/06/08/5000-bangladeshis-booted)

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