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Assam CM References 1950 Law for Deporting Illegal Immigrants; Opposition Accuses Foul Play

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9 months ago

June 10, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state will invoke the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950 to deport illegal immigrants without needing to go through foreigners’ tribunals. This represents a new approach for Assam in addressing the issue of illegal migration, particularly from neighboring Bangladesh.

Speaking in the Assembly, Sarma stated, “The Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the validity of the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950. This allows the state to directly expel foreigners without tribunal approval, empowering Deputy Commissioners (DCs) to take decisive action against infiltrators.”

The 1950 Act was established in the early post-Partition years and grants the Centre—and by delegation, the state—the authority to expel individuals whose presence in Assam is detrimental to public interests, including those of Scheduled Tribes. Under this law, anyone entering Assam from outside India can be instructed to leave if their stay poses a threat.

The Chief Minister’s statements follow the Supreme Court’s October 2024 judgment, which upheld Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. This controversial provision regularizes the status of immigrants who entered Assam before March 25, 1971. Importantly, the Court clarified that the 1950 Act can be interpreted alongside Section 6A, allowing both to be enforced concurrently.

According to Sarma, this legal backing offers the state an essential mechanism to expedite deportations. “For years, the Foreigners’ Tribunals have caused significant delays. Now, with this Act, we can swiftly identify and expel infiltrators,” he noted.

However, the announcement has faced strong opposition. The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has submitted a memorandum to Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, claiming that the government is misusing this provision to target Indian Muslims.

“There is a troubling trend of labeling Indian citizens as ‘foreigners’ without proper legal processes. This Act risks becoming a tool for harassment and communal profiling,” warned an AIUDF spokesperson. The party expresses concern that the renewed application of this colonial-era law could undermine constitutional safeguards and human rights.

The Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950, was enacted during a time of significant cross-border migration post-Partition, intended to address the influx of people following communal riots in East Pakistan. While the Act had remained largely dormant in legal proceedings, the Supreme Court’s 2024 ruling revived its relevance by clarifying its compatibility with Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955.

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Pickup Vehicle Crashes Into Divider, Two Killed Including Child

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2 hours ago

March 5, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A tragic road accident took place in Uttar Pradesh when a pickup vehicle lost control and crashed into a road divider.

The driver and a three-year-old girl died on the spot due to the impact of the crash. Nine passengers who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries. They were rushed to the district hospital for treatment.

Reports said the victims were travelling to their native village to celebrate the Holi festival. A video showing the horrifying scene of the accident has gone viral on social media.

Preliminary reports suggest that overspeeding may have led to the accident. Police have started an investigation into the incident.

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Five from Karnataka Killed in Car–Container Collision in Andhra Pradesh

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1 day ago

March 4, 2026

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Andhra Pradesh: Five people from Karnataka were killed on the spot after the car they were travelling in rammed into a container truck from behind in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Gangavaram in Palamaneru while the victims were on their way to Tirupati temple from Bengaluru. According to police, the car crashed into the rear of a container vehicle with great force, leaving the vehicle completely mangled.

The deceased have been identified as Mohandas (71), Nagaraj (61), Kusuma (61), Jayanti (59), and Pooja (33). All of them were residents of Rajajinagar in Bengaluru.

Preliminary reports suggest that the impact of the collision was so severe that all five occupants died at the scene. Police have registered a case at the Palamaneru police station and further investigation is underway.

More details are awaited.

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Woman Kills Ex-Lover Over Blackmail in Ballia

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3 days ago

March 2, 2026

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Uttar Pradesh: A married woman allegedly killed her former lover in Ballia after he blackmailed her with private videos, police said.

According to police, the victim was identified as Pankaj Gupta, a resident of Azamgarh. He was reportedly in a relationship with the woman from a nearby village.

Police said the woman wanted to end the relationship. However, Gupta allegedly began blackmailing her using obscene videos and harassed her repeatedly.

Unable to bear the threats, the woman informed her brother and sister-in-law. The trio allegedly planned the murder during a wedding function on February 5.

On February 7, they allegedly called Gupta to the village on a pretext. He was strangled to death, police said. The accused then poured acid on his face to hide his identity and tried to destroy evidence.

An unidentified body with a disfigured face was found on February 10. The crime was later solved during the investigation.

Police have arrested three accused, including the woman, and sent them to judicial custody. Efforts are on to arrest other suspects involved in the case.