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The US Sends 205 Indian Nationals Back on Military Aircraft in First Deportation Flight.
The deportation represents an important advancement in immigration enforcement between the US and India under President Trump's policies, with 205 Indian nationals sent back from Texas.
A total of 205 Indian nationals, who had entered the United States unlawfully, were deported on a US military aircraft from Texas.
Sources indicate that each individual on board has been verified, implying that the Indian government participated in the deportation process.
The deportation was executed using a C-17 military aircraft, representing the first flight of this kind for Indian nationals.
The aircraft, capable of accommodating 205 passengers, comes equipped with a single restroom unless modified for transport.
This flight is anticipated to be the initial step in a broader series of deportation efforts aimed at returning illegal Indian immigrants to their homeland.
The deportation aligns with US President Donald Trump’s strict approach to illegal immigration, a policy that has previously resulted in deportations to countries such as Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras.
The repatriation of Indian nationals coincides with the impending visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, marking his first since Trump began his second term.
The Indian government has previously expressed its readiness to welcome back Indian nationals residing abroad without legal documentation, provided their identities are authenticated.
According to President Trump, India has consented to accept its illegal migrants, with estimates indicating that over 18,000 Indian nationals who entered the US unlawfully have been earmarked for deportation.
The US embassy in New Delhi has stressed that the US is enhancing its immigration enforcement and removing unlawful migrants, sending a clear message against illegal immigration.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its position on illegal immigration, noting its association with organized crime.
The Ministry affirmed its readiness to assist in the repatriation of Indian nationals, as long as their nationality is confirmed through appropriate documentation.
Sources indicate that each individual on board has been verified, implying that the Indian government participated in the deportation process.
The deportation was executed using a C-17 military aircraft, representing the first flight of this kind for Indian nationals.
The aircraft, capable of accommodating 205 passengers, comes equipped with a single restroom unless modified for transport.
This flight is anticipated to be the initial step in a broader series of deportation efforts aimed at returning illegal Indian immigrants to their homeland.
The deportation aligns with US President Donald Trump’s strict approach to illegal immigration, a policy that has previously resulted in deportations to countries such as Guatemala, Peru, and Honduras.
The repatriation of Indian nationals coincides with the impending visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, marking his first since Trump began his second term.
The Indian government has previously expressed its readiness to welcome back Indian nationals residing abroad without legal documentation, provided their identities are authenticated.
According to President Trump, India has consented to accept its illegal migrants, with estimates indicating that over 18,000 Indian nationals who entered the US unlawfully have been earmarked for deportation.
The US embassy in New Delhi has stressed that the US is enhancing its immigration enforcement and removing unlawful migrants, sending a clear message against illegal immigration.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its position on illegal immigration, noting its association with organized crime.
The Ministry affirmed its readiness to assist in the repatriation of Indian nationals, as long as their nationality is confirmed through appropriate documentation.
