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Indian National at Newark Airport Receives Medical Care Before Deportation

The Haryana man's handcuffing at Newark Liberty Airport has prompted New Delhi to demand answers from U.S. authorities.

Indian national, yet to be identified, pinned to ground at US' Newark Airport
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Overview

  • Indian officials confirmed the student from Haryana was detained on June 8 for entering the United States without a valid visa under a court-ordered deportation.
  • Footage shared by entrepreneur Kunal Jain showed Port Authority officers pinning and handcuffing the individual during immigration processing.
  • U.S. authorities admitted him to a medical facility after deeming his behaviour not conducive for travel while awaiting clearance to return.
  • India’s Ministry of External Affairs has formally raised the incident with the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and the Consulate in New York remains in contact with local officials.
  • The U.S. Embassy in India affirmed it welcomes legitimate travellers but will not tolerate illegal entry or visa abuse and confirmed repatriation once he is medically cleared.