North 24 Parganas, May 29 -- A large group of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants gathered at the Hakimpur checkpost near the international border in North 24 Parganas on Friday, following the implementation of the 'detect, delete and deport' policy by the newly formed BJP-led West Bengal government.

The immigrants, many of whom have been residing in various parts of the state for years, cited fear of legal action, including potential jail time and heavy fines, as the primary reason for their attempt to return to Bangladesh.

One immigrant, who arrived in India recently, stated, "I came here a year ago. I asked my friend if there would be work available here, and he said yes, this is why I came here from Bangladesh."

Abdul, another immigrant...