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Assam pushes back 15 Bangladeshi infiltrators, CM Sarma says state will keep tough stance
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state pushed back 15 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, reiterating that his government will continue strict action against infiltration.
Assam has pushed back 15 people described as illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, 25 January 2026.

The chief minister said the state would maintain a strict posture on infiltration, signalling that enforcement efforts along the border would continue.
The development came amid broader political focus on border security and migration management in India’s eastern and northeastern states.
- CM statement: 15 infiltrators pushed back
- Assam reiterates strict approach to infiltration
- Border management remains a key political issue in the region
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