Assam Expels 15 Illegal Bangladeshis, Orders 24-Hour Exit Under 1950 Act

• Assam has ordered 15 illegal Bangladeshi nationals, declared foreigners by tribunals, to leave India within 24 hours.
• The directive, issued by Nagaon District Commissioner Debashish Sharma, applies to individuals from Nagaon district, including 6 women.
• These individuals were declared 'foreigners' multiple times between 1990 and 2021 and must exit via specific routes like Dhubri/Sribhumi/South Salmara-Mankachar.
• The expulsion order is based on the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act of 1950, for which the Assam cabinet approved a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) in September.
• Non-compliance will lead to government action; the Act was originally enacted to curb influx from East Pakistan.

Why It Matters: Assam enforces 1950 Act, expelling 15 illegal Bangladeshis, signaling stricter immigration control.