The Calcutta High Court directed Indian authorities Friday to bring back six citizens who were unlawfully forced into Bangladesh. Justices Tapabratta Chakraborty and Reetobrata Mitra responded to petitions from Bodhu Sheikh and Amir Khan regarding their family members. Officials may have targeted these individuals because of their Muslim faith.
The court found the deportation violated India's anti-immigration laws. Authorities conducted the "push-in" without following proper May 2 home ministry guidelines. The hasty process raised questions about government deportation procedures.
Sheikh requested help returning her daughter Sonali Khatun Sheikh, Danish Sheikh and her minor son-in-law. Khan sought his sister's return along with two children. The judges ordered repatriation but did not restore citizenship status to the affected people.
The court found the deportation violated India's anti-immigration laws. Authorities conducted the "push-in" without following proper May 2 home ministry guidelines. The hasty process raised questions about government deportation procedures.
Sheikh requested help returning her daughter Sonali Khatun Sheikh, Danish Sheikh and her minor son-in-law. Khan sought his sister's return along with two children. The judges ordered repatriation but did not restore citizenship status to the affected people.
