Overview

• An Airbus A340 carrying 303 Indian passengers was grounded in France for four days due to concerns of human trafficking.
• The plane was en route from Dubai to Nicaragua when it was detained at Vatry Airport in France for refuelling.
• Although no evidence of trafficking was found, French authorities are investigating potential breaches of immigration laws.
• 276 of the original passengers have now landed in Mumbai, while 25 others have requested asylum in France.
• Indian authorities are expected to question the returned passengers about their plans.