The Tripura Human Rights Commission (THRC) has directed the Director General of Police (DGP), Tripura, to submit a detailed inquiry report by June 16 on the plight of a Tripura resident, who is allegedly stranded in Malaysia under distressing circumstances after his tourist visa expired.

The Commission has further asked the DGP to initiate suitable steps for the repatriation of the victim, Binoy Das, if the allegations are found to be true.

In its order, the Commission stated that it had received a formal complaint via email from Satya Prakash Mishra, a resident of Jharkhand, who filed the petition on behalf of Binoy Das, a native of Agartala, West Tripura.

The complaint falls under the category of “Exploitation of Indian Labourers in Foreign Countries”. According to the petitioner, Binoy Das was lured to Malaysia by a group allegedly linked to ISKM, Pondicherry, with promises of better job opportunities and higher wages. After his tourist visa expired nearly a year ago, he was assured that his stay would be legalized, allowing him to work and send money home for his ailing father’s treatment. However, these assurances were never fulfilled.

The Commission’s order highlights that the petitioner’s brother, Satyam Chaudhury, also fell prey to a similar scheme involving the same group. Fortunately, he was repatriated to India in November 2023 following intervention by the Indian High Commission in Malaysia. Binoy Das was reportedly present during the repatriation process but was misled into staying back with the belief that his status would soon be regularized.

“Binoy has been in constant touch with the complainant since then, expressing growing anxiety and a sense of helplessness,” the order noted. “He has not received any promised wages and lives in constant fear of being detained as an illegal immigrant.”

The petitioner has submitted supporting documents related to Binoy’s case, suggesting a larger pattern of exploitation by certain groups operating from India, who lure vulnerable individuals abroad with false promises and then abandon them.

Before formally taking cognizance of the matter, the THRC has forwarded the complaint and annexed documents to the DGP and directed him to verify the authenticity of the allegations.

“Let the DGP conduct an inquiry and submit a report by the next date. If the claims are substantiated, appropriate action may be initiated for the victim’s repatriation. The case is scheduled to be taken up after three weeks,” the order concluded.