Dhaka, June 1 -- 'Push-in' operations from India into Bangladesh are taking place almost every day through various border points, despite repeated diplomatic protests from Dhaka. Bangladeshi authorities say the practice has continued unabated, even after several official letters were sent to New Delhi.

Among those being pushed in are also reported to be local leaders and activists of the Awami League, who had fled to India following the political upheaval of August 5 last year.

How the push-in started The current wave of push-ins began in the wake of a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, which left 26 Indian citizens dead. Following the attack, Indian authorities launched a crackdown in Gujarat, detaining several individ...