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The United States Customs and Border Protection (USBP) has deported 104 illegal Indian immigrants in a military operation, according to USBP Chief Michael W. Banks. The deportees were returned to India aboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster on February 5, 2025, marking a significant move in enforcement against illegal immigration.
Among the deportees were individuals primarily from Gujarat, Haryana, and Punjab, with 19 women and 13 minors included in the group. Their arrival at Amritsar Airport was closely monitored by various government agencies, including the Punjab Police, who conducted background checks for any criminal records. Banks described this operation as "the farthest deportation flight yet using military transport" and emphasized their commitment to swift removals of illegal immigrants.
This crackdown comes just days ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Washington, D.C., for discussions with President Donald Trump. Trump has been vocal about his intent to halt illegal immigration and focus on the expedited return of undocumented migrants.