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India Reports 4,800+ Indians Deported from U.S. Since 2025

India Reports 4,800+ Indians Deported from U.S. Since 2025
More than 4,800 Indians deported from US since 2025 amid immigration crackdown, says MEA · financialexpress.com

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.

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."”
financialexpress.com 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."”
financialexpress.com telegraphindia.com

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