1,563 Indian Nationals Deported From US Since January 20, Says MEA
The Indian government confirmed that 1,563 Indian nationals were deported from the US between January 20 and July 15, mostly arriving back on commercial flights.
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday confirmed that 1,563 Indian nationals have been deported from the United States from January 20 to July 15. Most of these deportees arrived back in India on commercial flights, with the government confirming their nationality upon receiving the lists from the US authorities.
'1563 Indian Nationals deported from the US so far since January. This figure pertains to the period 20 January- 15 July. Most of them came from the commercial flight. As and when we received the list, we confirmed their nationality," the MEA said.
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