Centre had asked states to set up detention centres in 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2018: MHA sources
There are a total of 970 people in these detention centres of which 646 are males and 324 females, added the MHA sources. Women and men are kept in separate rooms and are given basic facilities. There have been no reports on incidents of rape of women. People are allowed to visit these centres to meet their acquaintances, further stated the MHA sources.
Dec 25, 2019, 16:13 PM IST
Amit Shah clarifies on detention centres amid protests against Citizenship Act
In an interview with news agency ANI, Shah asserted, "There is no connection between the detention centres and NRC or CAA. The centre has been there for years and is for illegal immigrants. Misinformation is being spread on this."
Dec 24, 2019, 22:15 PM IST
No question of setting up detention centres in West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has reiterated that the National Register of Citizens would not be implemented in the state.
Oct 23, 2019, 07:16 AM IST
