Currently, 487 Indian nationals in the US face final removal orders, risking deportation to India. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasizes ensuring their dignity and safety, addressing concerns over mistreatment during deportation,

The flight appeared to be the first use of an American military aircraft to deport people to India, which is one of the top sources of illegal immigration to the United States.

A U.S. military plane carrying 104 deported Indian migrants has arrived in a northern Indian city, the first such flight to the country as part of a crackdown ordered by the Trump administration, airport officials said.