THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, Feb 4: 205 Indian migrants living illegally in the U.S. are being deported to India on an American military aircraft, C-147.
Notably, since taking the presidential oath, Donald Trump has adopted a strict stance on undocumented immigrants. His administration has been consistently identifying and deporting illegal residents.
Reports indicate that these 205 migrants are being transported to India on a U.S. military plane.
Aircraft Departs from San Antonio
According to sources, the military aircraft has taken off from San Antonio, USA. It is reported that the plane is carrying 205 undocumented Indian migrants.
The U.S. aircraft bringing these Indian migrants will reportedly land in Amritsar, though this has not been officially confirmed yet.
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Last week, a Bloomberg report stated that India and the U.S. have identified approximately 18,000 Indians living illegally in the United States.
According to data from the Pew Research Center, approximately 725,000 illegal Indian immigrants live in the United States. In terms of illegal immigrants, Mexico ranks first, followed by El Salvador in second place.
U.S. Embassy Emphasizes Strict Border Policies
The spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy stated that details about the deportation flight could not be shared. However, he emphasized on record that the United States is strictly enforcing its borders, tightening immigration laws, and deporting undocumented migrants. These actions, he added, send a clear message that illegal migration is not worth the risk.
Last month, India agreed to take back illegal immigrants from the United States. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had stated that New Delhi is prepared for the “lawful return” of Indian citizens not only from the U.S. but from across the world.
