Over 1,100 Indian Nationals Deported from US in Past Year
The US Department of Homeland Security coordinated with India to repatriate illegal migrants, including a recent charter flight to Punjab.
- The US deported more than 1,100 Indian nationals in the 2023-24 fiscal year for illegal residency.
- A charter flight carrying around 100 deported Indians landed in Punjab on October 22, 2024.
- The deportations involved both chartered and commercial flights, with no minors among those deported on the recent flight.
- US officials highlighted strong cooperation with the Indian government in facilitating these repatriations.
- Efforts are being made to increase awareness about the risks of illegal migration and the role of unscrupulous travel agents.
Hindustan Times 
