Where Has Assamese Woman Deported To Bangladesh Vanished?
Mumtaz Begum, an Assamese woman deported to Bangladesh in June, remains untraceable despite search efforts by Bangladesh authorities. The Gauhati High Court has intervened, questioning the legality of her deportation and ordering compensation for her family.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant human rights concerns and procedural failures regarding citizenship verification and deportation processes in India.
More than three months after her midnight deportation, the question remains unanswered: Where is Mumtaz Begum?Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: PTI/Rediff ArchivesKey PointsMumtaz Begum was deported from Assam to Bangladesh on June 14 and remains untraceable three months later.Bangladesh authorities launched a search after the Gauhati high court directed efforts to locate and return her.The high court found Begum was expelled without proper notice and without a meaningful opportunity to challenge proceedings.Begums citizenship case dates to 1998, with voter lists and other documents cited during court proceedings.Bangladesh police have searched Sylhet and adjoining areas, but efforts have so far produced no breakthrough.
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