Outrage in India Over Deportation of Citizens in Shackles from the US
The recent deportation of 104 Indian nationals from the United States has sparked widespread anger and debate. These individuals, accused of entering the US illegally, were flown back to India in a US military aircraft. What has particularly shocked people is the treatment they allegedly received during the journey—many claim they were shackled for the entire 40-hour flight.
One of the deportees, Jaspal Singh, recounted his harrowing experience, stating that both his hands and feet were tied for the entire journey, and he was only unshackled upon landing in Amritsar. Another deportee, Harvinder Singh, described the inhumane conditions, saying they were handcuffed even while eating and had little to no movement throughout the flight. The US authorities, however, have defended their actions, stating that the use of restraints is part of standard immigration enforcement procedures.
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India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the issue in Parliament, assuring that the government is engaging with US officials to ensure that Indian citizens are treated with dignity during deportation. He stated that, according to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), women and children on the flight were not restrained and that basic needs like food and medical attention were provided. However, opposition leaders and human rights activists remain unconvinced. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor condemned the treatment, calling it an insult to India and its citizens. Others have labeled the act as inhumane and unacceptable.
Beyond the flight itself, the plight of these deportees highlights the larger issue of illegal migration. Many of these individuals paid large sums of money—sometimes up to ₹40–50 lakh—to travel agents who promised them a way into the US. Their journeys were filled with danger, including treacherous walks through dense forests, deadly boat rides, and detention in harsh conditions. Some deportees reported seeing bodies of other migrants who perished along the way.
The US has been ramping up deportations under stricter immigration policies, and reports suggest that around 18,000 Indians who entered the country illegally have been identified for removal. Similar deportation cases have stirred controversy in other countries as well. Recently, Brazil and Colombia protested the treatment of their deported citizens, with Colombia even refusing to allow US military planes carrying deportees to land on its soil.
The Indian government now faces mounting pressure to take action—not only to ensure that deported citizens are treated with dignity but also to crack down on fraudulent agents who mislead desperate individuals into undertaking such perilous journeys. For many families, this situation is devastating. They have not only lost their life savings but are now burdened with huge debts after taking loans to fund these failed migration attempts.
This incident has ignited a broader discussion on immigration, human rights, and the responsibility of governments to protect their citizens—whether at home or abroad.
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