An eight-member Hindu family from Bangladesh infiltrated India three days back and took shelter at a relative’s place in the Malda district, citing communal violence and dire warnings to change their religion. “Many members of our extended family moved to India years ago, but we chose to stay in Bangladesh as we loved our homeland,” said Sarkar. They said that over the past four to five days, the situation in Bangladesh worsened with widespread violence and killings. Officials of the district intelligence branch are aware that the family has infiltrated India. “The family entered India after facing persecution.

Source: The Telegraph December 23, 2025 09:37 UTC