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6mo ago

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 Indian side has been cooperating with the US on this issue as tackling illegal migration is a priority for both countries (FILE PHOTO/representative Image)
The US official also disclosed that the United States has deported around 1,100 Indian nationals, who were staying in the United States illegally, through chartered and commercial flights in the 2023-24 American financial year, ending September 30 (Shutterstock)
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Overview

  • 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.