US EditionIndian Student Pinned Down At Newark Airport In Viral Video Had Entered US Illegally, To Be Deported
- A video that circulated on June 9, 2025, showed an Indian student being restrained on the ground with handcuffs at Newark Airport shortly before deportation.
- The incident triggered significant public concern and led the Indian Mission in New York to formally engage with U.S. officials and collaborate with local authorities to address the matter.
- On June 10, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in India emphasized that while it welcomes genuine travelers, it strictly opposes unauthorized entry, misuse of visas, and any breaches of U.S. laws.
- Kunal Jain, an NRI and social entrepreneur, filmed the event and described the student as crying and treated like a criminal despite chasing dreams and causing no harm.
- The Ministry of External Affairs continues to monitor the case formally with the U.S. Embassy, reflecting ongoing diplomatic concern amid broader increased deportations of Indian nationals from the United States in 2025.
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