Indian Student Detained at Newark Airport Following Illegal Entry
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that the Indian student seen being handcuffed at Newark Airport was undergoing deportation under a court order after entering the United States illegally.
Incident Details and Medical Intervention
A video circulating on social media captured the distressing moment the student was restrained and handcuffed by airport officials. According to MEA sources, this action took place during the deportation process. The individual, hailing from Haryana, was travelling through Newark when officials found his behaviour unsuitable for travel. Consequently, he was admitted to a medical facility for evaluation before further proceedings.
Official Statement from MEA
An MEA spokesperson stated, "Our Consulate in New York has verified that the student had entered the US without a valid visa and is being deported in line with a court directive. Following concerns over his conduct during transit, appropriate restraint was applied and he was admitted for medical assessment."
Ongoing Communication with US Authorities
The MEA has confirmed that the student's deportation will resume once he is cleared as fit to travel. Consular officials remain in close contact with US authorities to monitor the case and facilitate the process.
MEA Raises Concerns with US Embassy
In response to widespread public attention, the ministry formally engaged the US Embassy in New Delhi to seek detailed information about the incident. While working closely with the Embassy in Washington, D.C., and the New York Consulate, the MEA is still awaiting comprehensive facts about the circumstances that led to the student's restraint.
Public Reaction and Broader Implications
The video sparked an outpouring of concern and empathy across social platforms. One individual expressed, "I witnessed a young Indian student being deported — handcuffed and crying. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. It's a human tragedy."
This episode sheds light on the complexities faced by foreign nationals navigating immigration laws and the sensitive nature of deportations conducted under legal frameworks.
