In a significant development, Cachar Police arrested 11 Rohingya nationals, including men, women, and children, from Kalibari Road in Tarapur, Silchar, early Tuesday morning. The operation unfolded after locals noticed suspicious activities and immediately alerted members of the Bajrang Dal, who then informed the police.
Suspicious Arrival from Hyderabad
Police sources revealed that the detained group had recently arrived from Hyderabad and was attempting to secure rented accommodation in the Silchar area. Their unfamiliar dialect, mannerisms, and evasive behavior raised doubts among residents, prompting swift community action.
Upon receiving information, the Bajrang Dal intervened and coordinated with law enforcement authorities, resulting in the arrest of all 11 individuals. The detainees are expected to be produced before the court later today, as investigations continue into how they entered Assam and what networks may have supported their movement.
Pattern of Illegal Movement
This latest incident adds to a growing pattern of Rohingya infiltration in northeastern and eastern India. Intelligence agencies have repeatedly flagged concerns over the systematic migration of Rohingyas from Bangladesh and Myanmar, many of whom allegedly travel through states like Hyderabad, Delhi, West Bengal, and Assam in search of shelter and illegal employment.
Authorities are probing whether the group arrested in Silchar had links with trafficking syndicates or Islamist organizations that are believed to provide fake documents and logistical support to infiltrators.
Security Risks in Assam and West Bengal
The presence of Rohingyas in Assam and West Bengal has emerged as a serious security challenge. Multiple reports suggest that several arrested Rohingyas in the past were found in possession of forged Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and other Indian documents.
