Shillong, Feb 17: As many as 658 Bangladeshi nationals were detected and prosecuted in the state since 2021, with 194 deported after completing their sentence.
Deputy Chief Minister in-charge Home (Police) Prestone Tynsong informed this in Assembly on Tuesday
In reply to a call-attention notice moved by VPP legislator from Mawryngkneng Heaving Stone Kharpran, Tynsong said 18 anti-infiltration check posts, gates and a land customs station are now operational along strategic points on the inter-state and Indo-Bangladesh border.
The government has established a comprehensive and multi-layered anti-infiltration mechanism to tackle illegal migration, he said.
“These are supplemented by Anti-Infiltration Special Squads functioning in all districts, which regularly conduct anti-infiltration drives, surprise checks and patrolling in vulnerable areas, in close coordination with the Labour Department, Village Defence Parties and local authorities,” Tynsong said.
The government has also constituted 11 District Task Forces to detect and deport illegal foreign nationals.
“These sustained measures have resulted in significant detections and enforcement outcomes,” he said.
“From 2021 till 03.02.2026, a total of 658 Bangladeshi nationals were detected in the state and prosecuted under relevant legal provisions. During the same period, 194 Bangladeshi nationals were deported after completion of their sentence and upon obtaining the requisite Travel Permit from the Bangladesh Embassy”, he added.
Tynsong said a state-level committee has been created to monitor the identification and deportation of overstaying foreigners.
The Meghalaya Resident Safety and Security Act, 2016, has also been operationalised in parts of East Khasi Hills, while provisions of the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines are being enforced.
“The government appeals to all organisations and citizens to cooperate with the authorities and allow verification to be carried out through lawful means,” he said
He stressed the need to protect genuine Indian citizens while ensuring illegal infiltration is dealt with firmly under the law.
