Over 300 Indian Deportees Return as US Immigration Crackdown Intensifies

Indian nationals, including many from Punjab, face harrowing journeys and financial losses after being deported by the US for illegal entry.

Three flights have deported 332 Indians from the US to Amritsar since February 5, including 112 individuals arriving on Sunday night.
Many deportees recounted dangerous journeys through South and Central America, enduring treacherous conditions and financial exploitation by agents.
Several deportees were handcuffed and shackled during the flights, prompting criticism from Sikh organizations and political leaders over alleged mistreatment.
Punjab Police have launched investigations into fraudulent travel agents, with complaints from deportees leading to arrests and the freezing of assets.
Families of deportees, who sold land and took loans to fund migration attempts, are now burdened with significant debts and uncertain futures.