Overview

• A U.S. military aircraft deported 104 Indian nationals to Amritsar, where they arrived in handcuffs and leg restraints, sparking outrage in India.
• Indian opposition leaders criticized the deportation process as inhumane, with protests staged in Parliament and on social media.
• Congress MP Shashi Tharoor urged the Indian government to address the issue diplomatically with the U.S. to prevent future mistreatment of deportees.
• Union Minister JP Nadda defended the government's response, noting that the use of restraints during deportations has been part of U.S. standard procedures since 2012.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet President Donald Trump during his U.S. visit this week, where the deportation issue may be discussed.