At a border outpost, SIR scare & a surge in people heading to Bangladesh
Hundreds of illegal Bangladeshi citizens are returning to their country through the Hakimpur border outpost in West Bengal due to fear of being caught in the SIR survey, which is being likened to the NRC by the ruling TMC. Families with Indian documents are also returning, citing safety concerns. BSF personnel are conducting strict checks and handing over suspected criminals to the state police.