US Deportations: 487 Indians to be Sent Back

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts:

1. The US will deport 487 more illegal Indian citizens.
2. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided the information.
3. The US has notified India about the deportation orders.
4. Previously, 104 Indian citizens were deported.
5. The government expressed concern about “inhumane treatment” during deportations.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth:

The central government announced on Friday that authorities in the United States have identified another 487 illegal Indian migrants living in the country who are set to be deported soon. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that America has notified New Delhi about “487 presumed Indian nationals” who have been issued removal orders. This marks a significant round of US deportations.

“We’ve been told there are 487 presumed Indian citizens with final removal orders,” Misri said. The Foreign Secretary also indicated that these numbers could rise as more details emerge, but specific information regarding other individuals has not yet been provided by the US authorities. The government has verified the identities of the 487 migrants currently on the deportation list.

On January 5, a US military aircraft carrying 104 deported migrants landed in Amritsar. This was the first large-scale US deportations under President Donald Trump’s administration as part of a crackdown against illegal immigrants. The deportees, who had attempted to enter the United States through unauthorized means, claimed that their hands and legs were cuffed throughout the journey and that they were unshackled only after landing in Amritsar.

On the issue of “inhumane treatment” of Indian citizens deported by the US, Misri called it a “valid concern” and said that the Indian government will raise the issue with the US authorities. Recently, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar informed that a total of 15,668 illegal Indian immigrants have been deported to India from the US since 2009. Making a statement in Rajya Sabha over the mistreatment of deportees, Jaishankar asserted that the process of deportation has been ongoing for several years and is not new. This is part of the broader immigration policy.

Jaishankar said deportations by the US are organized and executed by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities, and “the standard operating procedure for deportations by aircraft used by ICE that is effective from 2012 provides for the use of restraints.” “However, we have been informed by ICE that women and children are not restrained. Further, the needs of deportees during transit related to food and other necessities, including possible medical emergencies, are attended to,” he informed the house. The Indian government is actively working on this immigration issue.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember:

487 more illegal Indian citizens will face US deportations. The government will address concerns with US authorities. The deportation process and treatment of migrants are matters of concern. The Indian government is committed to protecting the rights of its citizens.

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