By G Plus News
GUWAHATI: The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) has successfully secured the release of 95 Assamese migrant workers who were detained by the Haryana Police in Gurugram’s Sector 103. The workers were arrested earlier this week on suspicion of being illegal Bangladeshi nationals, despite possessing valid Indian identity documents, including Aadhaar cards and voter IDs.
Detentions Spark Controversy
According to AIUDF, over 100 Bengali-speaking individuals from Assam were detained in Gurugram, with many employed in low-income jobs. The party’s delegation, led by general secretary and MLA Aminul Islam, traveled to Haryana to provide legal assistance and facilitate the release of the detainees. “These people had gone to Haryana for work, and were picked up on baseless suspicions,” Islam said. “This is a clear example of harassment of Indian citizens.”
AIUDF’s Intervention
The AIUDF delegation held discussions with the Haryana Police and the Assam government to coordinate verification of the detained individuals’ identities and ensure due legal process. Islam emphasized that the rights of Indian citizens must not be violated based on language or religion. The party has demanded a thorough investigation into the arrests and urged authorities to prevent arbitrary detention and harassment of Indian workers in other states.
Further Action
The delegation is scheduled to visit Faridabad on Friday, where another 35 individuals from Assam have reportedly been detained under similar circumstances. AIUDF has asked the Haryana administration to release those with valid documents immediately and explain the grounds of their arrests. “There is a growing trend of profiling and targeting linguistic and religious minorities, especially when they migrate for livelihood,” Islam said. “This needs to stop.”
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