Thu Feb 06 12:06:40 UTC 2025: ## 104 Indian Immigrants Deported from US, Land in Amritsar
**Amritsar, Punjab, February 6, 2025** – A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying 104 Indian immigrants deported from the United States landed at Amritsar’s Shri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport on Wednesday, February 5th. This marks the first large-scale deportation of Indian nationals under the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
The deportees, who reported being handcuffed throughout the flight, underwent questioning at the airport by various Indian government agencies, including the Punjab Police and intelligence services, to ascertain their criminal history.
A spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi issued a statement emphasizing the importance of enforcing U.S. immigration laws for national security and public safety, reiterating the U.S. commitment to upholding its immigration laws against inadmissible and removable aliens. The spokesperson did not directly address the specifics of the deportation flight. The statement follows increasing concerns over illegal immigration into the United States. The event is expected to fuel further debate regarding immigration policies on both sides of the issue.
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