"Ensuring Deportees Are Not Mistreated...,' S Jaishankar Addresses Concerns Over Deported Indian Immigrants

Recently, there has been growing concern over the mistreatment of Indian illegal immigrants who have been deported from the US. Several deportees have shared their harrowing experiences, with reports circulating about the degrading conditions they faced during their deportation process. This issue caught the attention of political leaders, including Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, who moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha to discuss the matter. Now, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has stepped in to address these concerns, assuring that the government is actively engaging with the US to ensure that Indian deportees are not mistreated.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar's Statement on Deportation Conditions

In a statement made in the Rajya Sabha, Dr. S. Jaishankar acknowledged the concerns surrounding the mistreatment of Indian deportees and assured that the Indian government is working closely with the US government to address these issues. 

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Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Indian citizens deported from the US, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "...We are engaging the US government to ensure the returning deportees are not mistreated in any manner." pic.twitter.com/VfD4W1gntH

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He said, "We are engaging the US government to ensure the returning deportees are not mistreated in any manner." His comments come in light of the growing number of deportations and the distress shared by Indian citizens who have been sent back to India.

The Role of ICE in Deportations

Dr. Jaishankar further explained the deportation process, clarifying that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities are responsible for organizing and executing the deportations.

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Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Indian citizens deported from US, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "The deportation by the US are organised and executed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) authority. The SOP of deportation by aircraft used by ICE which is effective from 2012… pic.twitter.com/q7wxHvUETa

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He highlighted the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) followed by ICE, which have been in effect since 2012. According to these procedures, deportees are often restrained during the deportation process. However, Dr. Jaishankar noted, "We have been informed by ICE that women and children are not restrained."

Focus on Illegal Immigration Crackdown

While addressing the mistreatment of Indian deportees, Dr. Jaishankar also emphasised the importance of focusing on the broader issue of illegal immigration. He reiterated that, "It is the obligation of all countries to take back their nationals if they are found to be living illegally abroad." He stressed that the Indian government would continue to engage with the US to ensure deportees' fair treatment.

Future Steps Against Agents Exploiting Immigrants

Dr. Jaishankar assured that based on the information provided by the deported individuals, Indian law enforcement agencies would take necessary action against the agents and agencies involved in facilitating illegal immigration.

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Speaking in Rajya Sabha on Indian citizens deported from the US, EAM Dr S Jaishankar says, "We are engaging the US govt to ensure that the deportees not be mistreated in any manner. At the same time, the House will appreciate that our focus should be on the strong crackdown… pic.twitter.com/IEIm8NWVS3

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'He stated, "On the basis of information provided by the deportees, law enforcement agencies will take necessary, preventive, and exemplary action against the agents and such agencies." This proactive approach aims to curb the illegal immigration trade and prevent such distressing situations in the future.