India: Ethnic Bengalis Unlawfully Expelled

Indian authorities have been expelling ethnic Bengali residents from West Bengal state. Many of those affected are Muslims. They are being forced to leave without due process, according to Human Rights Watch. The Indian Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh are involved in the situation. Bangladeshi border guards have reported attempts by the Indian force to push people into Bangladesh's border districts. Further details about the situation are available from Human Rights Watch, including the number of people affected and the response of local authorities.