August 23, 2024 11:46 AM

47,928 illegal immigrants detected in state between 1971 and 2014: Assam government

The Assam government said on Thursday that between 1971 and 2014, a total of 47,928 individuals were declared illegal immigrants in the state. This group includes 20,613 Hindus, 27,309 Muslims, and six people of other religions. The data was provided by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who also holds the home affairs portfolio, in response to a query by AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah in the state assembly. According to the data, among the 20,613 Hindus identified as illegal immigrants by the Fo...