India raised concerns with the U.S. over the treatment of 104 deported illegal immigrants, including women and children, who were flown in shackles on a U.S. military plane.
India objected to reports of women being handcuffed and children restrained with ropes, despite the U.S. claiming women and children are not restrained.
India did not confirm a formal protest but acknowledged raising concerns with U.S. authorities. Countries like Brazil and Colombia called the treatment “inhumane.”
The issue surfaced just before Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the U.S. for talks with President, set for February 12-13.
The U.S. used a military aircraft for deportation, described as a national security operation. India found this unprecedented, questioning future deportation methods.
The U.S. has identified 487 Indian citizens for deportation, with 298 details shared with India.
More deportations are expected, but the method (military or commercial flight) remains unclear.
Over 24,000 Indians are detained in the U.S. for immigration violations, with an estimated 7.25 lakh undocumented Indians in the U.S.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed engagement with U.S. officials over the issue but did not specify a formal protest.
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