Maharashtra Develops AI Tool to Identify Illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya Immigrants
Maharashtra and IIT Bombay are developing an AI tool to identify illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants through analysis of phone records and other data. The tool is currently 60% accurate and is expected to reach full accuracy within four months, according to the Chief Minister.
What happened
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state is developing an AI tool in collaboration with IIT Bombay to identify illegal immigrants from Bangladesh and Rohingya communities.
The tool analyzes phone records and other relevant data to identify individuals suspected of being illegal immigrants. As of January 2026, the tool is 60% accurate, with officials expecting it to reach 100% accuracy within four months.
Index analysis
The AI tool targets identification of illegal immigrants who allegedly enter Maharashtra from West Bengal and use fake documents to access government schemes. Officials state that individuals identified have already been deported for exploiting government programs through forged documentation.
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