104 illegal Indians deported from US in chains, opposition slams government

The US Border Patrol shared a video showing a group of Indian nationals being deported. They were placed on a C-17 military aircraft. Their hands were cuffed, and their legs were shackled.

The video comes as the US government continues its crackdown on illegal immigration. Officials have defended the move, saying it follows existing protocols.

In India, opposition leaders criticised the government over the treatment of the deportees. They said the process caused humiliation and hardship.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Parliament that US authorities use restraints during deportations. He said the process follows the standard operating procedure set by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The incident has drawn reactions from political leaders and rights groups. Some have raised concerns about the conditions faced by deportees.

The Indian government said it is in touch with US authorities. It continues to monitor the situation.