A US military plane has recently arrived in Amritsar, Punjab, delivering approximately 100 Indian nationals who were deported for allegedly entering the United States without proper documentation. The military flight departed from Texas and was part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration spearheaded by former President Donald Trump, who emphasized mass deportations as a pivotal policy objective. The Indian government has stated that measures have been established to facilitate the smooth processing of these deportees upon their arrival.
US Military Flight Delivers Deported Indian Nationals to Punjab
US Military Flight Delivers Deported Indian Nationals to Punjab
A US military aircraft transporting nearly 100 Indians accused of illegal entry has landed in Amritsar, Punjab, amid growing deportation trends under US policies.
Upon landing, authorities in Punjab set up dedicated counters to assist the deportees, emphasizing a friendly approach in handling the situation. Journalists were present at the scene, documenting the arrival of the 104 deportees who would be transported back to their respective states, including Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. Deportations have surged in recent years, with more than 1,000 Indian nationals repatriated from the US on various flights in the last fiscal year alone.
The trend reflects a significant rise in encounters between US immigration authorities and undocumented Indian immigrants, which reached 5,477 deportations between 2018 and 2023. Notably, differing estimates exist regarding the population of undocumented Indian migrants in the US, with figures ranging from 375,000 to 725,000. While the US expects cooperation from foreign nations for repatriations, certain countries, including India, have faced challenges in compliance.
The Indian government remains committed to addressing illegal migration while fostering legal avenues for migration to the US. Following the latest deportation flight, India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed its stance against illegal migration, aligning with ongoing discussions on migration cooperation between India and the US.
The trend reflects a significant rise in encounters between US immigration authorities and undocumented Indian immigrants, which reached 5,477 deportations between 2018 and 2023. Notably, differing estimates exist regarding the population of undocumented Indian migrants in the US, with figures ranging from 375,000 to 725,000. While the US expects cooperation from foreign nations for repatriations, certain countries, including India, have faced challenges in compliance.
The Indian government remains committed to addressing illegal migration while fostering legal avenues for migration to the US. Following the latest deportation flight, India's Ministry of External Affairs expressed its stance against illegal migration, aligning with ongoing discussions on migration cooperation between India and the US.
