The US has deported a second batch of 119 illegal Indian immigrants to Amritsar, with a third batch of 157 expected to arrive on Sunday. This follows the earlier deportation of 104 Indians via a US military plane. Most deportees are from Punjab and Haryana, with others from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and other states. The deportations come after PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, where he discussed immigration and human trafficking with President Trump. Modi emphasized India’s commitment to accepting its citizens but called for joint efforts to dismantle human trafficking networks. The deportees include women and minors, with most aged 18–30. These actions highlight increased immigration enforcement and bilateral cooperation between India and the US.
Key Points:
- Third Batch of Deportees Expected:
- A third batch of 157 Indian deportees from the US is expected to arrive in Amritsar on Sunday night.
- This follows the recent deportation of 119 illegal Indian immigrants, the second batch under the current US administration.
- Earlier Deportations:
- Ten days prior, 104 illegal Indian immigrants were deported to India via a US military plane.
- The second batch of 119 deportees included individuals primarily from Punjab (67) and Haryana (33), with others from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
- Demographics of Deportees:
- Among the 119 deportees, there were four women and two minors, including a six-year-old girl.
- Most deportees are aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Modi’s US Visit and Immigration Discussions:
- The deportations follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, where he met President Donald Trump.
- Modi emphasized India’s willingness to accept its citizens living illegally in the US but highlighted the need to combat human trafficking, which fuels illegal migration.
- Focus on Human Trafficking:
- Modi called for joint efforts between India and the US to dismantle human trafficking networks.
- He stressed that many migrants are misled by false promises and brought to the US illegally.
- Previous Batch Details:
- The first batch of 104 deportees, who arrived on February 5, included 33 individuals each from Haryana and Gujarat, and 30 from Punjab.
The ongoing deportations of illegal Indian immigrants from the US highlight the growing focus on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. PM Modi’s discussions with President Trump underscored the need for bilateral cooperation to address human trafficking and illegal migration, while India continues to accept its deported citizens. The third batch of 157 deportees expected on Sunday further reflects the scale of this issue.
