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India Reports 4,800+ Indians Deported from U.S. Since 2025
India says that more than 4,800 of its citizens have been sent back from the United States since 2025.
The U.S. has tightened rules to stop illegal immigration, which has led to many deportations.
India is worried that some deportees were treated badly, like being handcuffed or chained.
The Indian government is working with the U.S. to make sure deportees are treated fairly and that their identity is confirmed before they are sent home.
India also wants to keep talking with the U.S. about other issues, like energy and trade.
India reports 4,840 Indian nationals deported from the U.S. since 2025.
3,567 deportations occurred in 2025 and 1,273 in 2026 (Jan‑July).
India has raised concerns over mistreatment of deportees, citing incidents involving handcuffs and a 73‑year‑old woman.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirms it verifies nationality before accepting deportees.
The U.S. crackdown on illegal immigration began under the Trump administration and continues under the current administration.
- Who
- Indian nationals and the Indian government
- What
- Deportation of Indian citizens from the United States and diplomatic concerns over their treatment
- Where
- United States and India
- When
- Since 2025, with 3,567 deported in 2025 and 1,273 in 2026 (Jan‑July)
- Why
- U.S. immigration crackdown and India’s effort to protect its citizens’ rights
Key facts
- Total deportations since 2025
- 4,840
- Deportations in 2025
- 3,567
- Deportations in 2026 (Jan‑July)
- 1,273
- Source
- Ministry of External Affairs
- U.S. policy driver
- Crackdown on illegal immigration under Trump administration
Quotes
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
Official from India's Ministry of External Affairs
“"As and when such issues are referred to us, we conduct due diligence on our side to confirm the nationality of the person being referred for deportation. Once we are fully satisfied that the person concerned is of Indian nationality, only then we facilitate their return to India."”
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telegraphindia.com
“"The total number of Indians deported from the US to India in 2026, from January 1 till date, is 1,273. In 2025, a total of 3,567 Indian nationals were deported from the US."”
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