US Deportation Flights Stir Debate Amid India Repatriation Efforts

A US plane carrying 119 deported illegal Indian immigrants is set to land in Amritsar, highlighting the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. The incident has sparked political debate in Punjab, questioning regional targeting. The Punjab government has initiated investigations into illegal human trafficking.

A US plane carrying 119 deported illegal Indian immigrants is scheduled to land at Amritsar airport on February 15, marking the second such repatriation under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

Official sources confirmed the flight's expected arrival at 10 pm, with deportees hailing from states including Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and others. The wave of deportations follows another flight carrying 104 illegal migrants that recently landed in Amritsar.

The development has fueled political debate in Punjab. Government officials and local leaders, such as Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, have criticized the perceived targeting of Punjab and raised concerns over illegal human trafficking. In response, the Punjab government has formed a special investigation team to probe fraudulent immigration practices.