Indian student handcuff incident: MEA raises matter with US Embassy, seeks explanation
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Indian student handcuff incident: MEA raises matter with US Embassy, seeks explanation
The External Affairs Ministry has reportedly raised concern over the alleged handcuffing and pinning down of an Indian student at the Newark Airport in the United States. A video was shared by X user Kunal Jain, an Indian-American social entrepreneur who writes books in Hindi, and recently relocated to India. The Indian Consulate took notice of the incident and is in touch with local authorities in this regard. Earlier today, the US Embassy in India said it will not tolerate any violation of laws or visa abuse.
The External Affairs Ministry has reportedly raised concern over the alleged handcuffing and pinning down of an Indian student at the Newark Airport in the United States.
According to a report by news agency ANI quoting sources, the Ministry of External Affairs has formally raised the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi.
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The Ministry’s reaction comes a day after an Indian student was handcuffed and pinned to the floor at an airport in the United States before he was deported. A video was shared by X user Kunal Jain, an Indian-American social entrepreneur who writes books in Hindi, and recently relocated to India.
“Reference a social media post claiming that an Indian national was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey. The Ministry has formally raised the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi. Our Embassy in Washington DC and the Indian Consulate in New York have also been in touch with the US authorities to ascertain the details,” according to the sources quoted by ANI.
Earlier today, the US Embassy in India said it will not tolerate any violation of laws or visa abuse.
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In a social media post on X, the official handle of US embassy said, “The United States continues to welcome legitimate travelers to our country. However, there is no right to visit the United States.” “We cannot and will not tolerate illegal entry, abuse of visas, or the violation of US law,” it added.
Following several other posts on X by the user, the Indian Consulate took notice of the incident.
The Consulate General of India in New York posted on X, saying, “We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorities in this regard.”
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“The Consulate remains ever committed to the welfare of Indian Nationals,” the statement added.