Hundreds try to flee West Bengal as anti-infiltration drive triggers 'reverse exodus'

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Suspected illegal immigrants are gathering at the Hakimpur border in West Bengal seeking to return to Bangladesh. This follows the state's new BJP government's announcement of a "detect, delete and deport" policy. Holding centres are being set up across districts for apprehended foreigners. The move revives scenes from last winter's voter revision exercise.