Daijiworld Media Network – Washington
Washington, Jun 10: The US Embassy in India has issued a stern advisory to Indian nationals planning to travel to the United States, cautioning against any visa misuse or illegal entry. The move comes after a video of an Indian student being deported in handcuffs from Newark Airport in New Jersey went viral, sparking outrage on social media.
In a post shared on X, the US Embassy reiterated, “There is no right to visit the United States. We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of US law.”
The incident, recorded by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, shows the young student pinned to the ground by at least four American officials, with two of them using their knees to restrain him. His hands and legs were tied as he cried for help. The video has since triggered widespread concern among Indian communities abroad.
“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. This is a human tragedy,” Jain wrote, urging the Indian Embassy in the US to intervene.
A day after the video surfaced, the Indian Consulate in New York responded, saying, “We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national faced difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard. The Consulate remains ever committed to the welfare of Indian nationals.”
The incident comes at a time when US immigration policies have grown increasingly strict under the leadership of former President Donald Trump, who has intensified crackdowns on visa fraud, mass deportations, and immigration violations. Recently, National Guard forces were even deployed during protests in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
With increasing scrutiny on student visas and travel documentation, both Indian authorities and diaspora groups are urging travelers to be vigilant and adhere strictly to US immigration laws.