Three illegal Indian immigrants from Gujarat, who had been living in the United States without proper documentation, were brought back to Ahmedabad on Monday after being deported.
This group is part of the third batch of Indian nationals who were recently deported from the US, following a similar return of individuals to Punjab’s Amritsar.
These deportations are part of a larger process where Indian nationals, who had allegedly migrated illegally to the US, are being sent back to their home states.
The aircraft carrying these three individuals landed in Ahmedabad just one day after the second batch of deported Indian nationals arrived in Amritsar. On Sunday, a plane carrying 112 people touched down in Amritsar, all of whom were accused of illegally migrating to the US.
This coordinated deportation effort is part of an ongoing repatriation process involving several Indian states, as the country works to manage the return of its nationals who had entered the US illegally.
Earlier this week, Amritsar’s Deputy Commissioner, Sakshi Sawhney, confirmed the arrival of the third batch of deportees, emphasising the government's plans to send them to their respective home states.
The plan ensures that these individuals are not stranded and are immediately provided with the necessary assistance.
On the same day, Punjab's Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann assured the public that the deportees would be treated with respect and that all necessary arrangements had been made for their stay.
According to Mann, the deportees would spend only a few hours in Amritsar before being sent to their home states. He emphasised that there were arrangements for their accommodation and food, making sure that they were well taken care of during their brief stay.
Mann further explained that flights had been arranged by the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure smooth transportation to their destinations.
This deportation process was preceded by the arrival of the first batch of deportees on February 5. A US Air Force plane brought back several Indian citizens, including those from various parts of Punjab.
The individuals were detained for allegedly living in the US without legal documentation.
The deportation comes as part of ongoing efforts to manage immigration-related issues between India and the United States.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also made a public statement on the matter, emphasising India’s readiness to take back its nationals who had migrated illegally to the US.
In a statement made on February 13, Modi highlighted the importance of dismantling the “ecosystem” of human trafficking that facilitates illegal migration. He expressed confidence that the US would cooperate with India to address these issues.
Modi's comments were aimed at strengthening ties between India and the US, focusing on tackling human trafficking networks that exploit vulnerable individuals seeking to migrate illegally.
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