NCRB: West Bengal's jails house the most foreigners
Bengal houses the highest number of foreign prisoners in India, with 2,508 inmates, primarily Bangladeshis detained for illegal entry. These foreigners constitute 9% of the state's total prison population, contributing to severe overcrowding at 120% occupancy. Low deportation rates and a large shared border exacerbate the issue, with many being undertrials.
Bengal houses the highest number of foreign prisoners in India, with 2,508 inmates, primarily Bangladeshis detained for illegal entry. These foreigners constitute 9% of the state's total prison population, contributing to severe overcrowding at 120% occupancy. Low deportation rates and a large shared border exacerbate the issue, with many being undertrials.
