After continuous deportations amid increased immigration enforcement, 119 Indian nationals are scheduled to be returned to Amritsar by a US military plane. The treatment of deported people raises questions about human rights and reintegration difficulties while India negotiates its diplomatic relations with the US.
On February 15, the C-17 Globemaster III, a US military cargo plane, is expected to land at Amritsar International Airport with about 119 Indian citizens on board.This comes after 104 people were deported previously, according to PTI, and is another stage in the US government's ongoing campaign against illegal immigrants.
What can we anticipate?
According to PTI, which cited official sources, deportations will continue every other week until all illegal immigrants have been sent back to their countries of origin.
Sources claim that 67 people from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, 8 from Gujarat, 3 from Uttar Pradesh, 2 from Rajasthan and Maharashtra, and 1 each from Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh are among the deportees, according to PTI.
They were removed as part of the US immigration authorities' ongoing crackdown on people who overstayed their visas or entered the country illegally.
Following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States, where he met with President Donald Trump to address important bilateral problems, including immigration, the deportations have taken place.
Modi emphasized the need to fight human trafficking networks that take advantage of vulnerable migrants during a joint press conference, while also restating India's commitment to repatriating verified Indian nationals.
What sparked the dispute?
In India, there was a great deal of controversy around the treatment of deported Indians who came in handcuffs and shackles.
The treatment is justified by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a routine security measure on deportation flights to stop disruptions or escape attempts.
However, many contend that the procedure is harsh and disproportionate, particularly for those who have committed no crimes other than immigration infractions.
Opposition leaders called for an official investigation into the deportation procedure and the treatment of returnees, sparking contentious discussions in the Indian Parliament.
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has responded to mounting concerns by stating that India is working with US officials to guarantee the dignity of deportees. He emphasized that compassionate treatment should not be sacrificed in the name of upholding immigration regulations.
Trump's scathing criticism of illegal immigrants
Thousands of Indian citizens are still impacted by the Trump administration's stringent immigration laws, which puts pressure on the Indian government to oversee reintegration initiatives while tackling the larger issue of irregular migration.
While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Bureau of Immigration, and local authorities handle returns in India, ICE manages deportations in the US in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As both countries negotiate the difficulties of border control, human rights, and diplomatic cooperation, immigration enforcement continues to be a major concern between India and the US, with additional deportations anticipated in the upcoming months.
While the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Bureau of Immigration, and local authorities handle returns in India, ICE manages deportations in the US in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
As both countries negotiate the difficulties of border control, human rights, and diplomatic cooperation, immigration enforcement continues to be a major concern between India and the US, with additional deportations anticipated in the upcoming months.
Reintegrating returnees, many of whom have lived overseas for years and may find it difficult to start anew, is currently a difficulty for the Indian government.
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