A man from Gujarat's Anand district has urged the state government not to deport his Bangladeshi-born wife, claiming she had adopted Hinduism and that her life could be at risk if she is sent back to her native country.
The case has come to light amid 'Operation Delta Hunt', a statewide drive launched by the Gujarat police against illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
The woman was detained about two weeks ago for allegedly living in India without valid documents.
According to figures released by the office of the state Director General of Police, over 600 Bangladeshi nationals have been apprehended across Gujarat so far this month for allegedly illegally living in the country.
The couple, who have two children, one aged eight and another aged two, married according to Hindu rites after Kajal came to India.
Patel urged the authorities not to deport his wife on humanitarian grounds, saying she has adopted Hindu customs and regularly visits temples.
The family claimed that Kajal is currently lodged at a women's shelter home pending further proceedings.
