The re-constitution of a seven-member panel by the Jammu and Kashmir administration to identify and facilitate the deportation of foreign nationals illegally overstaying in the region for the past 13 years is a critical and timely initiative. This measure addresses a pressing issue that has significant social, economic, and security implications. The task entrusted to this panel is monumental. Comprising high-ranking officials from various departments, the committee is well-equipped to handle the complexity of the mission. Their primary role involves gathering biographic and biometric details of illegal migrants and maintaining an updated digital record, a process that ensures accuracy and accountability. A notable aspect of this initiative is the directive for the panel to prepare and submit monthly reports to the Union Home Ministry by the fifth day of each month, emphasising the importance of transparency and continual assessment in the deportation process. By coordinating and overseeing efforts related to tracing and deporting illegal foreign nationals, the panel aims to streamline operations and eliminate bureaucratic delays.
The mandate for the panel to monitor ongoing court cases involving illegal migrants and update relevant stakeholders further strengthens the legal framework surrounding this issue. This comprehensive approach ensures that all actions are in accordance with judicial processes and human rights. The backdrop of this initiative includes the significant operation conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in 2021, which resulted in the detention of over 270 Rohingyas from Myanmar. These migrations are not typical but appear to be well-coordinated, involving a nationwide network with potentially sinister motives. These migrants are allegedly involved in various heinous crimes, posing a significant threat to national security. It is illogical for them to migrate to and settle in the remote region of Jammu and Kashmir without a hidden agenda. With the committee now tasked with investigating, all underlying aspects will be brought to light. The current panel’s efforts are likely to build on such previous actions, providing a structured and consistent framework for dealing with illegal migration.
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