India Addresses Deportation Concerns as 295 Nationals Await Removal from the US

The Indian government has raised objections over treatment of deportees, including the use of restraints on women, as US authorities confirm additional deportations this year.

• A total of 388 Indian nationals have been deported from the US since January 2025, with 333 sent on chartered flights and 55 via Panama on commercial flights.
• US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has shared details of 295 more Indian nationals in custody with final orders of removal, pending nationality verification by Indian authorities.
• The Indian government has expressed strong concerns to US officials about the use of restraints on deportees, particularly on women, following a February 5 deportation flight.
• The US has clarified that the use of restraints during deportations is part of its standard operating procedures since 2012, though women and minors are generally exempt unless deemed necessary by the flight officer.
• Discussions between India and the US continue to focus on addressing illegal immigration, dismantling trafficking networks, and ensuring humane treatment of deportees.

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