Hyderabad / Lucknow: Concerns have recently surfaced about the origin of teachers and students at a madarsa in Jinnaram, located in Medak district, Telangana. Authorities are questioning whether the individuals there truly belong to the area or might be from elsewhere—possibly even from Bangladesh.
In response, officials from Kishanganj district in Bihar have weighed in. Ravi Shankar Tiwari, the District Child Protection Officer, confirmed that no request has come from Telangana so far to verify the identities or hometowns of any individuals claiming to be from Kishanganj.
Tiwari emphasized that if Telangana authorities do reach out, the district will take the matter seriously. They are ready to inspect and confirm the details of anyone claiming to be a resident of Kishanganj.
Another official from the district shed light on a bigger issue—Bangladeshi infiltration. Kishanganj is part of a sensitive region known as the “chicken’s neck“. This narrow stretch connects the northeastern states to the rest of India. It borders Araria, Purnia, Uttar Dinajpur, and Darjeeling, and lies just 20 kilometers away from Bangladesh through a slim strip of land in West Bengal.
The official pointed out that infiltration typically happens from Uttar Dinajpur in West Bengal. Areas like Islampur are known hotspots where fake documents such as Aadhaar and voter ID cards are often made to help illegal immigrants pose as Indian citizens.
“Once someone has these documents, it becomes almost impossible to stop them,” the official said. Attempts to investigate such cases have led to controversies, making it difficult for officials to act unless they have solid evidence.
However, Tiwari reiterated that Telangana can take steps. If their child welfare or police teams formally reach out, Kishanganj is ready to assist. They are open to joint inspections and will involve Child Welfare Committees from both states if necessary. He also warned that some of these cases may involve child trafficking, which is a serious crime that must be addressed urgently.
Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, the government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a strong crackdown on illegal encroachments and unauthorised madarsas near the Indo-Nepal border.
According to a top official, for four days up to Thursday, bulldozers were used to remove illegal religious structures and unauthorized constructions. These actions are part of a broader campaign to improve law and order and curb cross-border illegal activities.
So far, hundreds of such encroachments have been demolished. Unrecognised madarsas have also been sealed as part of this ongoing effort to maintain security in the border areas.
