‘Pushed into no man’s land, waded through mud’: How Sahida Fakir was ‘deported’ to Bangladesh at midnight

According to a report by Alt News, a resident of Navi Mumbai named Sahida Fakir was allegedly detained by the Chembur crime branch of the Mumbai police on July 19. Her husband, Jumman Fakir, claims that she was picked up while leaving their home to purchase dinner. Four days following the initial detention, the family was reportedly informed that she had been forcibly transported and pushed across the border into Bangladesh on suspicion of being an illegal immigrant.

The incident has raised significant concerns regarding due process and the procedures surrounding the identification and deportation of individuals suspected of unauthorized residency. The family maintains that Sahida Fakir was a resident of the area and has challenged the circumstances under which she was taken into custody without formal notification or legal representation.

As of this time, the Mumbai police have not issued an official statement confirming the details of the detention or the subsequent deportation. The case highlights ongoing tensions and legal complexities regarding immigration enforcement in urban centers. Further investigation is required to determine the administrative path taken by local authorities and whether established protocols for deportation were followed in this instance.