
Over 100 Indian citizens were deported from the United States on a military aircraft, landing in Amritsar, Punjab, after facing challenges in their pursuit of a better life in the US. The deportees, hailing mainly from Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Punjab states, were met with mixed emotions upon their return.
One individual, Akashdeep Singh, spent a significant amount of money and effort to reach the US, only to be detained shortly after his arrival and subsequently deported. His story reflects a growing trend of Indian citizens attempting to enter the US illegally in search of work opportunities.
Government data shows a sharp increase in the number of undocumented Indian migrants entering the US in recent years, with economic factors driving many to take the risky journey through Latin America to reach the southern border.

Local leaders, such as former Punjab village leader Lakbhir Singh, emphasize the need for addressing the root causes of migration, including unemployment and lack of opportunities in India. Singh highlights the financial sacrifices made by families to send their loved ones abroad, only to see them return under difficult circumstances.
While the Indian government has expressed willingness to receive deported citizens, calls for deeper collaboration between Indian and US authorities to tackle migration issues persist. Punjab State Minister of Non-resident Indian Affairs, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, urges for high-level discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump to find lasting solutions to the challenges faced by migrants.