India, July 24 -- The Meghalaya government on Wednesday directed all deputy commissioners (DCs) to maintain vigil along the state's borders to prevent suspected illegal immigrants being pushed back by neighbouring Assam from entering the state..

Additional chief secretary Shakeel P Ahamed, who oversees the Home (Political) Department, issued the directive amid an intensified drive by the Assam government to deport individuals believed to be Bangladeshi nationals.

"In view of the ongoing pushback of foreigners by the Assam Government and to prevent their possible entry into Meghalaya, Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to remain alert and take necessary steps to check such movement and ensure law and order is maintained," Ahamed s...