Sat Dec 06 16:44:02 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the article, followed by a rewritten version as a news article:
Summary:
Sunali Khatun, a pregnant woman allegedly forced into Bangladesh five months prior, has returned to her home in Birbhum, West Bengal, following intervention from the Supreme Court and efforts from the West Bengal government. Khatun alleges mistreatment by Delhi Police and the Border Security Force. Her return is hailed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) as a victory against politically motivated harassment, highlighting the efforts of the West Bengal Migrant Welfare Board. The TMC also mentioned other people from Birbhum district in West Bengal, who are also expected to return soon as the Supreme Court has ordered their repatriation as well. Four other members of the group remain in Bangladesh, and the TMC vows to continue fighting for their repatriation. The Calcutta High Court has criticized the central government’s actions in the case.
News Article:
Pregnant Woman Returns to West Bengal After Alleged Forced Deportation to Bangladesh
Kolkata, December 6, 2025 – Sunali Khatun, a nine-month-pregnant woman, returned to her ancestral home in Birbhum, West Bengal, today to a jubilant welcome after spending nearly five months in Bangladesh. Khatun claims she was “forced” into Bangladesh, leading to a legal battle culminating in the Supreme Court ordering her repatriation.
Upon her arrival, Khatun was taken to Rampurhat Medical College and Hospital for a medical checkup. She alleges mistreatment by Delhi Police, stating that they “tortured her.” She also claimed the Border Security Force (BSF) ignored her pleas.
Khatun was among a group of six migrants detained in Delhi in June on suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals. According to the article other members of the group from Birbhum district are expected to return soon as the Supreme Court has ordered their repatriation as well.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is portraying Khatun’s return as a victory against the central government, accusing them of “politically motivated harassment.” Samirul Islam, a TMC MP and Chairperson of the West Bengal Migrant Welfare Board, emphasized the state government’s role in securing her release through legal action, including filing habeas corpus petitions. The party stated that Khatun’s return marked the first phase of their legal battle against the ‘Bangla-Birodhi zamindars.
A press statement from the TMC asserted that the Calcutta High Court found that the central government “acted in hot haste and violated due process” in the case.
The Union government agreed to bring Khatun and her minor son back from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds after the Supreme Court’s intervention on December 3rd. The court acquiesced to a request made by Khatun’s father, Bhodu Sekh.
While celebrating Khatun’s return, the TMC also highlighted the plight of other members of the group who are still in Bangladesh and vowed to continue fighting for their repatriation. The four other members of the group are expected to return soon as the Supreme Court has ordered their repatriation as well.
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