Shocking US Deportation: 104 Indians Handcuffed and Humiliated—What Happened at Amritsar Airport Will Stun You!

In a dramatic and distressing turn of events, a US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed at Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. These deportations, part of a larger crackdown under the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies, have sparked outrage and widespread criticism in India, particularly after it was revealed that the deportees were subjected to humiliating treatment, including being handcuffed and chained throughout their journey.

The plane’s arrival marked the culmination of a harrowing ordeal for the deportees, most of whom were from Punjab and Haryana, states in northern India. The deportees were taken to their respective hometowns under police escort after completing all necessary formalities at the airport. However, it wasn’t the arrival that left people stunned—it was the manner in which these individuals were treated throughout their deportation process.

A Journey Filled with Humiliation
One of the deported individuals, Jaspal Singh, recounted the painful details of his deportation journey. He revealed that he and others were shackled with handcuffs and chains on their legs during the entire flight. “We had no idea where we were being taken at first. We thought we were going to another camp. It was only when a police officer informed us that we were being sent to India that the truth hit us. We were handcuffed, and our legs were chained. The restraints were removed once we landed in Amritsar,” Singh shared.

Singh’s story was not unique, as many of the other deportees faced similar treatment. The handcuffing and chaining of individuals during deportation, especially when they are not considered criminals in their home country, has sparked widespread public outcry.

A Promised Better Future Turned Into a Nightmare
Jaspal Singh’s experience sheds light on the dark side of illegal immigration, where desperate individuals place their trust in travel agents who promise them legal entry into countries like the United States. Singh revealed that he was deceived by a travel agent who had promised him a legal route into the US for a fee of Rs 30 lakh. “I specifically told the agent to arrange for a proper US visa, but I was deceived,” Singh said. Instead of a legal visa, Singh found himself on a perilous journey to Brazil in July of last year, where he was promised an easy route to the US by air. However, things took a drastic turn when his agent forced him to cross the US border illegally, an experience that led to his arrest by US Border Patrol officers.

Singh was held in custody for 11 days before being sent back to India. He described the entire experience as a nightmare, compounded by the fact that he had borrowed large sums of money to fund his migration attempt. “We go abroad with big dreams, hoping for a better future for ourselves and our families. But those dreams were shattered the moment I was detained by US authorities,” Singh explained.

The Political Fallout and Public Reaction
The deportation of 104 Indian nationals has not only caused emotional distress but also ignited a wave of political criticism, particularly from the opposition party Congress. Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera took to social media, expressing his sorrow over the images of Indian nationals being treated like criminals during their deportation. Drawing a parallel to the infamous 2013 incident involving Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was handcuffed and strip-searched by US authorities, Khera criticized the Modi government for its lack of response to such mistreatment.

“Looking at the pictures of Indians getting handcuffed and humiliated while being deported from the US saddens me as an Indian. I remember when Devyani Khobragade faced a similar fate, the UPA government reacted strongly. Why is this government silent now?” Khera wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Khera’s remarks were echoed by Congress MP Manickam Tagore, who shared an image of the deportees walking handcuffed and condemned the treatment. “Shocking and shameful! The way the US is deporting Indians—chained like criminals—is inhumane and unacceptable. Why is PM Modi silent? Why hasn’t Dr. S. Jaishankar addressed this humiliation?” Tagore wrote, urging the Indian government to take immediate action.

The Bigger Issue: Illegal Immigration and Human Trafficking
The deportation of Indian nationals from the US has sparked a deeper conversation about the issue of illegal immigration and human trafficking. Many of the deported individuals were duped by unscrupulous agents who promised them an easy route to a better life in the US, only to find themselves detained and sent back to their homeland. These cases highlight the exploitation faced by vulnerable individuals who are often desperate to escape financial hardships and seek a brighter future abroad.

For Jaspal Singh and many others like him, the dream of a new life in the US has turned into a painful and expensive journey. In addition to the emotional and financial toll of being caught in the web of illegal immigration, deportees like Singh now face the stigma of being labeled as criminals, despite their original intentions of finding work to support their families.

What Comes Next?
As the controversy continues to unfold, authorities on both sides of the border are under scrutiny. The Indian government has yet to issue a strong public response to the treatment of its citizens during the deportation process, leaving many to wonder whether more can be done to protect those who are vulnerable to exploitation by human traffickers.

The US, for its part, has been enforcing stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration, focusing on detaining and deporting illegal immigrants. However, the inhumane treatment of deportees, including the handcuffing and chaining of Indian nationals, has raised questions about the ethics of such practices, and whether there is a more humane way to handle deportations.

Conclusion
The deportation of 104 Indians from the US, and the shocking images of them being handcuffed and humiliated, has shone a harsh light on the struggles faced by illegal immigrants. Jaspal Singh’s heartbreaking story, coupled with the political outcry and public anger, highlights the pressing need for stronger protections for migrants and a more transparent, ethical approach to handling deportations. While the journey to the US may have been driven by the hope for a better life, for these deportees, it ended in humiliation, regret, and shattered dreams.

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