Kargil war veteran declared a foreigner
The family of a retired soldier, who fought in the Kargil war two decades ago, approached the Gauhati High Court on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he was sent to a detention centre for foreigners or illegal migrants.
Mohammed Sanaullah, who retired as an honorary Lieutenant in the Army, was arrested soon after he was summoned by the Assam Police Border Organisation, or the Border Police, in Guwahati on Tuesday. The arrest followed the order of a Foreigners’ Tribunal that adjudged him a non-citizen.
Lt. Sanaullah, 52, was serving as an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in the Border Police that is tasked with identifying, detaining and deporting doubtful citizens and illegal migrants. This unit of the State police often employs retired defence and paramilitary personnel.…
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kargil-war-veteran-declared-a-foreigner/article27297654.ece
SEE ALSO:
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https://www.sabrangindia.in/article/93-year-old-found-dead-assam-after-objection-filed-against-his-name-nrc - ‘Don’t cut short process’: SC to NRC coordinator after retired soldier declared foreigner (May 30, 2019, Indian Express)
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https://www.sabrangindia.in/article/delhi-hc-comes-rescue-pakistani-woman-married-indian-man-quashes-centre-leave-india
