Indian nationals living illegally in the US sent back on a special flight

The US has recently arranged for a special chartered flight to send Indian nationals who were living in the country illegally.

The news was shared by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The action was carried out in coordination with the Indian government, underscores the US's action on immigration act.

The chartered flight departed for India on October 22 and carried Indians who did not have any legal reason to stay in the country.

Senior DHS official Kristie A. Canegallo stated that Indian nationals without proper documentation face immediate removal.

She also cautioned potential migrants against trusting smugglers' false promises that illegal routes can secure a stable stay in the United States.

The DHS instead encourages migrants to use lawful and regulated migration pathways.

The DHS has observed a significant reduction in border encounters since June 2024, when the "Securing the Border" Presidential Proclamation and a corresponding Interim Final Rule took effect.

The measures have contributed to a 55 percent drop in encounters at the southwest border, demonstrating the impact of stricter immigration policies.

The US is one of the prime destinations where Indians love to holiday. However, this will not affect the Indians wanting to travel to the country for tourism purposes. The US is already quite strict with documents when it comes to travel.