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New Delhi: Sources have indicated that women and children aboard the second deportation flight from the US, which landed in Amritsar, were “not restrained during the flight,” addressing concerns raised after reports of “ill-treatment” surrounding the first group of deportees.
The C-17 aircraft arrived late on Saturday night, transporting over 115 illegal Indian immigrants, with male deportees previously claiming they were shackled during their journey. This marks the second group of Indians deported by the Donald Trump administration as part of its efforts to combat illegal immigration.
On Saturday’s flight, which included 67 individuals from Punjab, women and children were reported to be unrestrained. Officials stated that the deportees originated from various Indian states, including Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
The latest group follows an initial batch of 104 deportees who landed in Amritsar on February 5. Authorities confirmed that future deportations would occur bi-weekly, with plans for additional flights to return undocumented Indian nationals.
The Indian government continues to work through diplomatic channels to repatriate those affected by these deportations. While this process has caused significant distress for many families, officials assert that the deportations are part of an ongoing effort to manage illegal immigration, and assistance will be provided to those wanting to return home.
In recent discussions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of combating the “ecosystem” that entices individuals with dreams of a better life, leading to illegal immigration. PM Modi stated, “We believe that anyone who enters and resides illegally in another country has no legal right to do so.”
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticized the decision to have the deportation flights land at Amritsar airport, suggesting it was a “conspiracy” by the Union government aimed at defaming Punjab. He expressed concern over the selection of Amritsar for these flights, given the existence of many other airports across the country.
