A viral video shows an Indian student being handcuffed and pinned to the ground at Newark Airport, sparking outrage over his deportation. Shared by entrepreneur Kunal Jain, the footage has prompted calls for intervention from the Indian Embassy. Jain describes the incident as a 'human tragedy,' highlighting the student's dreams and the inhumane treatment he faced.
Viral Video: A video that showed an Indian man being handcuffed and pinned to the ground by authorities at Newark Airport in New Jersey has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred on June 7, when the student was scheduled to board a flight but was left behind and later deported.
The video was shared on X by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain. He has called upon the Indian Embassy in the US to investigate the matter and provide assistance to the student. He also tagged the Indian Embassy and EAM S Jaishankar, seeking help for the student.
Mr Jain shared the footage on X, describing the treatment as "deeply inhumane" and a "human tragedy". He expressed outrage and helplessness over the incident, stating that the student was "crying, treated like a criminal" and had come to the US "chasing dreams, not causing harm".
He said, "I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night— handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy".
He mentioned that the student from the video was speaking Haryanavi. He even said that there have been multiple similar cases in the US where Indians are being deported due to their inability to explain the purpose of the visit to the immigration authorities.
The video has sparked widespread outrage and concern over the treatment of Indians abroad, with many demanding official intervention from the Indian government. However, some also questioned the circumstances surrounding the event.