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Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK), a human rights organization, has voiced strong concern regarding recent incidents along the Bangladesh-India border. These incidents involve the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) forcibly pushing individuals, including women and children, into Bangladesh. Many are subsequently left stranded in no-man's land for extended periods without proper verification or due process.

In a statement, ASK criticized these actions, asserting that forcibly pushing people across borders without adherence to legal procedures amounts to prioritizing force over the rule of law. The organization cited media reports detailing multiple occurrences at various border points where Indian authorities have attempted to expel individuals into Bangladeshi territory without transparent verification of their nationality.

Vulnerable groups, particularly women and children, have been disproportionately affected by these pushback operations. Many have been forced to endure days stranded in the precarious no-man's land between the two countries. ASK emphasized that questions of citizenship and border crossings should be resolved through lawful, transparent, and mutually recognized procedures.

ASK urged both the Bangladesh and Indian governments to address the situation with utmost respect for human rights, humanitarian values, and the rule of law. The organization stressed the need for information-sharing between states, proper identity verification, and diplomatic initiatives to resolve these complex border issues.

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Forcibly pushing people across borders without due process amounts to prioritizing force over the rule of law.