25 Bangladeshi nationals lodged in Dhubri district jail released

Twenty-five Bangleshi nationals, who were lodged in Assam's Dhubri district jail, were released and sent back to ir country on Wednesday, an official said.

y were in judicial custody since May 3 for breaching terms and conditions of ir visas.

Bangleshis were sent back through Chengrabandha checkpost in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district, a senior official of Dhubri district ministration said.

Bilasipara Sub Division Court of Dhubri district h passed an order regarding release of 25 Bangleshis on Saturday.

development came following a request from Banglesh responding to which police decided to withdraw case against m and subsequently court dropped charges and ordered ir release, official said.

Twenty-six men, including a person who died on July 1, h entered India on tourist visas but worked as fishermen in Jorhat and Sivsagar districts in state.

On May 3, y h hired two vehicles from Jorhat for returning to ir country during nationwide lockdown.

However, Bangleshis were stopped at Bahalpur under Chapar police station of Dhubri district.

Since n, y were lodged in Dhubri jail.

y were booked under certain sections of Foreigners Amendment Act 2004 and Passport Act 1967.

Meanwhile, 57-year old Bokul Mia, died on July 1 at Dhubri Civil Hospital where he was mitted after he h complained of uneasiness.

swab sample of deceased was taken for COVID-19 testing and it was found to be negative.

Bokul Mia's body was handed over to his family members in neighbouring country, official said. 

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