US Deportation Flight Carrying Indians Lands in Amritsar
Amritsar: A US military aircraft carrying 104 Indian nationals, deported as part of President Donald Trump’s stricter immigration policies, has landed in Amritsar. The C-17 military transport plane departed from Texas a day earlier, marking one of the first large-scale deportation efforts specifically targeting Indian migrants.
Amritsar, Punjab: US President Donald Trump’s administration deported 205 illegal Indian immigrants, with 104 arriving in Amritsar. Police and agencies will investigate their backgrounds. This is part of a plan to deport 18,000 immigrants pic.twitter.com/02KW41RbyS
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According to sources, each individual on board was thoroughly verified before deportation, suggesting active coordination between Indian and US authorities in the repatriation process. The arrival of this flight signals the beginning of what is expected to be a continued effort to return illegal Indian immigrants from the United States.
Plane carrying Indian citizens who allegedly illegally migrated to US arrives in Amritsar
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Escalating Deportations
Since assuming office for a second term, President Trump has ramped up enforcement against undocumented immigrants. Similar deportation flights have previously been arranged for migrants from Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras. Now, Indian nationals who entered the US unlawfully are also facing deportation under these intensified measures.
This deportation comes just days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to the United States, his first since Trump’s re-election. Reports indicate that during diplomatic discussions, President Trump highlighted the issue of illegal Indian migrants, stating that Prime Minister Modi had assured him of India’s cooperation in accepting deported individuals.
A Bloomberg report suggests that around 18,000 Indian migrants have been identified as illegal entrants in the US and may face deportation in the coming months.
India’s Stance
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has reiterated that India is open to the legitimate return of its citizens who have overstayed their visas or entered foreign nations without proper documentation.
“For the first time in history, we are locating and loading illegal aliens into military aircraft and flying them back to the places from which they came,” President Trump told reporters last month, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to border security.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has underscored that India does not support illegal migration, citing its links to organized crime and human trafficking networks.
A spokesperson from the MEA stated that Indian authorities will facilitate the return of nationals provided their identities are confirmed. “For Indian nationals worldwide, if they have overstayed or lack valid documentation, we will take them back once their nationality is verified,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal explained.
US Embassy: A Strong Message Against Illegal Immigration
A spokesperson for the US Embassy in New Delhi reaffirmed the US government’s commitment to enforcing its border policies. “The United States is vigorously tightening immigration laws and deporting those residing in the country unlawfully. These actions send a strong message: illegal migration is not worth the risk,” the official said.
With more deportations likely in the pipeline, both nations are expected to collaborate further on addressing illegal migration while ensuring the proper legal framework for Indian workers and students seeking opportunities in the US through lawful channels.
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