Father Questions Grandchild’s Nationality After Pregnant Daughter Sent to Bangladesh

Quick Summary

• Incident Focus: bhodu Sheikh, a resident of Paikar in West Bengal, claims his daughter Sonali Bibi (eight months pregnant), her husband Danish Sheikh, and their child were detained in Delhi and allegedly forced into Bangladesh.
• Group Details: Six individuals, including Sonali’s family, Sweety bibi, and two minors, were reportedly part of the group allegedly pushed across the border.
• Video Testimony: Sweety Bibi released a video from an undisclosed location detailing their plight and calling for help; the video was circulated on social media.
• Legal Efforts: Migrants approached courts in Delhi and Kolkata; Calcutta High Court has scheduled a hearing for August 20 after directing Delhi authorities to submit relevant documents.
• Repatriation Precedent: Several similar incidents have been reported earlier; Amir Sheikh from Malda district was repatriated after his family filed with the High Court.The BSF claimed Amir had crossed into India without proper documentation.
• State Response: West Bengal announced “Shramashree,” a scheme offering ₹5,000 monthly for up to one year to migrant workers returning to the state. A digital portal is being planned for migrant registrations.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The allegations of migrants being forcibly pushed across borders highlight serious concerns about human rights adherence within India’s law enforcement processes. If substantiated through legal review-as ongoing proceedings suggest-such actions pose potential violations of established cross-border protocols under international agreements.While individual court interventions have succeeded in resolving certain cases (e.g., Amir Sheikh’s repatriation), recurring disputes underline systemic challenges regarding how migrants are treated when misidentified or undocumented while working away from home states.

West Bengal’s proactive policy measures like “shramashree” aim at reducing migration-driven vulnerabilities by incentivizing returnees financially-a step that could offer interim relief but may not address root causes like inter-state employment gaps or documentation irregularities effectively.

As cases unfold legally and politically-with implications tied both nationally (Delhi) and locally (West Bengal)-this situation underscores pressing needs for unified frameworks ensuring transparency in handling migration issues coupled with clear accountability mechanisms across federal agencies like BSF.

Published on August 20, 2025 | Read more at the Hindu