© timesofindia.indiatimes.comWB government directs districts to set up holding centres for detained illegal foreigners
The Foreigners’ Branch, SAARC Visa Section, of the state home department headed by Adhikari issued an order that said holding centres should be set up following a May 2025 order from the Union home ministry.
“Enclosed please find the letter under reference regarding the procedure to be followed for deportation of Bangladeshis/Rohingyas apprehended for staying illegally in this country,” said the state’s order to district magistrates, a copy of which HT saw.
“In this connection it is requested to take initiative/appropriate action for setting up holding centres in the district for apprehended foreigners as well as for the released foreign prisoners awaiting deportation/repatriation in accordance with the MHA guideline under reference,” the brief order said.
