Fear and Uncertainty Grip India as Immigration Raids Target Thousands, Sparking Rights Concerns

A nationwide crackdown, predominantly impacting Muslim communities, fuels accusations of religious and linguistic profiling amidst claims of national security imperatives.

In cities and villages across India, a shadow of anxiety has fallen over migrant populations. In recent months, a series of widespread immigration raids, orchestrated by authorities, have resulted in the detention of thousands of individuals. While the government asserts these actions are a necessary measure to address national security risks and illegal immigration, a growing chorus of human rights organizations, legal experts, and affected communities contends that the operations are disproportionately targeting specific religious