The inability – or unwillingness – of the Assam government to deport foreigners declared by Foreigners Tribunals has turned detention centres into limbo zones where individuals, neither fully Indian nor successfully repatriated, languish indefinitely.

The selective enforcement of the UAPA highlights the political motivations behind its use. Roy's prosecution is part of a broader pattern where the state seeks to neutralise perceived threats by singling out individuals who command significant respect and attention.