India 'CONFRONTS' US After Video Of Shackled Student At Airport Goes Viral; MEA Demands More Info
An Indian student was allegedly handcuffed, pinned down, and deported from Newark Airport. Indian entrepreneur Kunal Jain shared the ordeal on social media, calling it 'inhuman treatment.' He claimed 3-4 such deportations happen daily, with students sent back 'like criminals.' India's MEA has raised the issue with the US Embassy and is seeking full details.
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