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Rohingya Man Jailed in West Bengal After Fleeing Myanmar Violence
✍️ Siasat.com
🗓 21 Jun 2026, 08:32 AM
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A 76-year-old Rohingya Muslim man, who had fled persecution in Myanmar, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment in West Bengal. His family in Hyderabad was unable to secure his release through legal channels.
A 76-year-old Rohingya Muslim man, seeking refuge from violence and persecution in Myanmar, has been incarcerated in West Bengal. The individual was arrested while attempting to enter the state and subsequently received a two-year prison sentence.
His family members, residing in Hyderabad, have reportedly exhausted avenues in their efforts to secure his release. Attempts to gain relief through the Telangana High Court proved unsuccessful, prompting them to explore further legal options.
His family members, residing in Hyderabad, have reportedly exhausted avenues in their efforts to secure his release. Attempts to gain relief through the Telangana High Court proved unsuccessful, prompting them to explore further legal options.