On Wednesday, a group of 104 Indian nationals who had entered the United States illegally were flown back to India, landing at Amritsar’s Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport aboard a US military C-17 aircraft. Among those deported, 30 individuals were from Punjab, 33 from Haryana, and 33 from Gujarat. Additionally, three hailed from both Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh, while two were from Chandigarh.
This deportation marks the first of its kind to India under the administration of former US President Donald Trump, who had implemented a strict policy targeting illegal immigrants.
The military plane took off from San Antonio, Texas, and arrived in Amritsar around 1:55 PM. Upon arrival, the deported individuals underwent initial questioning conducted by authorities, who then began arranging for their return to their home states.
Notably, no family members were present at the airport to greet the deportees. Officials shared that after careful verification of documents and medical checks, the deportees would be transported back to their respective towns through special buses arranged by state governments. Local police personnel were deployed on these buses to ensure the safety of those returning home.
