28 Declared Foreigners Moved to Transit Camp in Goalpara

In Assam's Barpeta district, 28 individuals, including nine women, were relocated to a transit camp in Goalpara after being declared foreigners by a tribunal. The emotional transfer occurred under strict security. The Matia camp, capable of housing 3,000 inmates, includes various facilities like hospitals and schools.

In a significant move, 28 individuals from Barpeta district in Assam were transported to a transit camp in Goalpara after being identified as foreigners by a tribunal, local police confirmed on Tuesday.

The operation, carried out under heavy security, saw heart-wrenching scenes as family members bid a tearful goodbye to their loved ones, who were relocated to the Matia transit camp. The authorities carried out this transfer following a tribunal's order after thorough hearings.

The Matia centre, constructed by the government to detain suspected and declared foreigners, has a capacity to house 3,000 individuals, including 400 females, and is equipped with hospitals, schools, and recreation facilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)