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The Hindu
an hour ago
- The Hindu
Indian man facing difficulties at Newark airport, CGI in touch with authorities
The Consulate General of India here on Monday (June 9, 2025) said it is in touch with local authorities after a video surfaced online showing a young Indian man being handcuffed and allegedly deported. 'We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard,' the Indian Consulate said in a post on X. It added that the Consulate "remains ever committed" to the welfare of Indian Nationals. The video, posted online by an Indian-American social entrepreneur, Kunal Jain, shows the Indian man pinned to the ground by Port Authority Police and being handcuffed. 'This poor kid's parent won't know what's happening to him. @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar, he was to be boarded last night on the same flight with me, but he never got boarded. Someone needs to find out what's going on with him with the New Jersey authorities. I found him disoriented,' Mr. Jain said in his post.
New Indian Express
2 hours ago
- New Indian Express
'Treated like criminal': Indian student handcuffed, pinned to floor at US airport, Consulate reaches out to authorities
A disturbing video of an Indian student being handcuffed and pinned to the floor by law enforcement at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has gone viral, prompting swift response from the Indian Consulate in New York. The incident occured on June 7, was brought to public attention by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who shared the footage on social media platform X. Jain claimed the student was scheduled to board a flight that night but was instead detained, left behind, and later deported. In the video, the visibly distraught student is seen restrained on the ground, crying as officers stand nearby. Jain, who witnessed the incident firsthand, expressed anguish over the student's treatment, writing, 'I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night, handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal.'
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Indian consulate steps in over disturbing video of handcuffed student at Newark Airport
Hours after a disturbing video showed an Indian student handcuffed and pinned to the floor at USA's Newark Airport, the Consulate General of India in New York on Monday evening said it is in touch with local authorities over the matter. The Indian student was handcuffed and pinned before he was deported. The video was shared on social media by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who said that the youngster was crying and was treated like a 'criminal' by authorities. Taking to X over the incident, the Consulate General of India, New York, wrote, 'We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard.' The Consulate remains ever committed for the welfare of Indian Nationals, the post read.
NDTV
3 hours ago
- NDTV
Video Claims To Show Indian Man Handcuffed, Pinned To Floor At US Airport: "Treated Like A Criminal"
A disturbing video of an Indian man being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by authorities at Newark Airport in New Jersey has gone viral on social media. Kunal Jain, an Indian-American entrepreneur who shared the video, claimed that the incident occurred on June 7, when the student was scheduled to board a flight but was left behind and later deported. Mr Jain shared the footage on X, describing the treatment as "deeply inhumane" and a "human tragedy". He expressed outrage and helplessness over the incident, stating that the student was "crying, treated like a criminal" and had come to the US "chasing dreams, not causing harm". The entrepreneur has called upon the Indian Embassy in the US to investigate the matter and provide assistance to the student. He also tagged the Indian Embassy and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, seeking help for the student. "I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy," the tweet read. Here's the video: I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy. @IndianEmbassyUS #immigrationraids — Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025 Mr Jain further stated that the student in the video appeared to be speaking Haryanavi. According to him, there have been multiple similar cases of Indians being deported recently due to their inability to explain the purpose of their visit to immigration authorities. Mr Jain noted that these individuals often receive their visas and board flights without issue, only to be detained and deported the same day, sometimes being restrained like criminals. "This poor kid's parent won't know what's happening to him. @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar He was to be boarded last night on the same flight with me, but he never got boarded. Someone needs to find out what's going on with him with the New Jersey authorities. I found him disoriented," he added. NDTV is not able to verify the authenticity of the claims made by the user. The video has sparked widespread outrage and concern over the treatment of Indians abroad, with many demanding official intervention from the Indian government. However, some also questioned the circumstances surrounding the event. One user wrote, "Handcuffed? May be wrong, but did he come the right way? If not, then what is wrong if he is being deported?" Another commented, "You are not alone, most of the NRIs are not helpless, right word is useless when it comes to stand together. We are so selfish, in the next coming years we will feel the heat cos of our attitude." A third said, "What do u mean by he's not been able to explain to the US authorities. If he can't speak English, how did he clear his exams? What kind of courses was he going to take?" A fourth user added, "He was questioned for 5-6 hours, also an Indian chap called in to converse, but he failed to give correct answers, yes, he shouldn't be treated in sucha manner, rather escorting him and calling the embassy or consular but it seems they've a different set of rules."
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First Post
4 hours ago
- First Post
WATCH: Indian student handcuffed, deported from US airport; incident sparks outrage online
An Indian student was handcuffed, pinned on the ground at a US airport, and subsequently deported back to India, according to a report, citing a social media user who shared videos and photos of the incident read more An Indian student was handcuffed, pinned on the ground at a US airport, and subsequently deported back to India. Image Courtesy: @SONOFINDIA An Indian student was handcuffed, pinned on the ground at a US airport, and subsequently deported back to India, according to a report, citing a social media user who shared videos and photos of the incident. Kunal Jain, an Indian-American social entrepreneur, posted on X that the Indian student detained at a US airport was treated like a criminal and called the incident a human tragedy. 'I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night — handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy,' Jain wrote on X. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy. @IndianEmbassyUS #immigrationraids — Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025 Jain said the Indian student was speaking in Haryanvi, recognisable by his accent. He was heard saying, 'I am not crazy; these people are trying to prove that I am', he added. Here more videos and @IndianEmbassyUS need to help here. This poor guy was speaking in Haryanvi language. I could recognise his accent where he was saying 'में पागल नहीं हूँ , ये लोग मुझे पागल साबित करने में लगे हुए हे' — Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025 Jain said there have been multiple similar cases of Indians being deported recently due to their inability to explain the purpose of their visit to immigration authorities. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'These children get their visas and get on a flight in the morning. For some reason, they are unable to explain the reason for their visit to the immigration authorities and are sent back in the evening flight tied up like criminals. Every day 3-4 such cases are happening. There have been more such cases in the last few days,' Jain added. Jain urged Indian embassy in US and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to take up the matter. This poor kids parent won't know what's happening to him. @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar he was to be boarded last night in the same flight with me but he never got boarded. Someone needs to find out what's going on with him at New Jersey authorities. I found him disoriented. — Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025 'This poor kids parent won't know what's happening to him. @IndianEmbassyUS @DrSJaishankar he was to be boarded last night in the same flight with me but he never got boarded. Someone needs to find out what's going on with him at New Jersey authorities. I found him disoriented,' Jain wrote in a separate post. The video has triggered widespread outrage and concern over the treatment of Indian nationals abroad, prompting calls for official intervention from the Indian government. At the same time, some viewers have raised questions about the circumstances leading up to the incident. One user wrote, 'Handcuffed? May be wrong, but did he come the right way? If not, then what is wrong if he is being deported?' Another commented, 'You are not alone, most of the NRIs are not helpless, right word is useless when it comes to stand together. We are so selfish, in the next coming years we will feel the heat cos of our attitude.' A third said, 'What do u mean by he's not been able to explain to the US authorities. If he can't speak English, how did he clear his exams? What kind of courses was he going to take?' A fourth user added, 'He was questioned for 5-6 hours, also an Indian chap called in to converse, but he failed to give correct answers, yes, he shouldn't be treated in such a manner, rather escorting him and calling the embassy or consular but it seems they've a different set of rules.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The incident comes amid a growing crackdown by the US government on international students, with visas increasingly being revoked without prior notice. Reasons have varied — from participation in pro-Palestine protests to minor traffic violations— often leaving students entangled in legal uncertainty and confusion. According to the Department of Homeland Security's Entry/Exit Overstay Report, visa overstays among F-category student visa holders rose to 3.5% in fiscal year 2023. While comprehensive, evidence-based data specifically focused on Indian student overstays remains limited, India continues to rank among the top 10 countries with the highest rates of student visa overstays. Adding to concerns, unofficial estimates suggest that more than 1,500 Indian nationals were deported from the US in fiscal year 2024, raising alarm over the treatment of undocumented Indian immigrants. With inputs from agencies
