Nothing like one’s own country, says Sunali after returning from Bangladesh

Why in news

The Supreme Court intervened to facilitate the return of Sunali Khatun, a West Bengali woman and her child, to India after she was forcibly taken to Bangladesh and detained by Delhi Police.

Background

Sunali Khatun, a pregnant woman from Birbhum, West Bengal, was among six migrants detained by Delhi Police in June on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals. The Calcutta High Court had previously ordered the repatriation of all six individuals.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceBirbhum: District in West Bengal where Sunali Khatun's ancestral home is located
• FactSix migrants were detained by Delhi Police in June on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals
• BodyCalcutta High Court: Ordered the repatriation of the six individuals

For Mains

Q. Discuss the legal and humanitarian challenges involved in managing the repatriation of migrants and the protection of the rights of Indian citizens in border states.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Due process conflict: Tension between swift security measures and individual rights to legal recourse
• Judicial oversight: Role of High Courts and Supreme Court in correcting administrative lapses in repatriation
• Identity verification: Challenges in distinguishing between migrants and Indian citizens in border-adjacent districts

Keywords: Due process · Humanitarian grounds · Repatriation · Judicial intervention · Border management

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