Indian Student Handcuffed and Deported at Newark Airport Amid Claims of Mental Unfitness

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The Indian Consulate in New York has issued a statement expressing concern over social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. The consulate has confirmed that it is in touch with local authorities regarding the incident. An Indian-American entrepreneur, Kunal Jain, who witnessed the event, has taken to social media to share his distress over the treatment of the young man. Photographs and video clips shared by Jain show the individual being restrained by officers from the Port Authority Police Department.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian Consulate in New York has acknowledged the social media posts claiming difficulties faced by an Indian national at Newark Liberty International Airport.
  • The consulate has confirmed that it is in touch with local authorities regarding the incident.
  • An Indian-American entrepreneur, Kunal Jain, has shared photographs and video clips showing the young man being restrained by Port Authority Police Department officers.
  • The young man appeared to be in distress and was crying as he was being restrained.
  • There is no confirmation yet if the individual has left Newark or has arrived in India.
  • The Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) has confirmed that they do not get involved in deportations.
  • Incidents such as this have sparked concerns about the treatment of Indian nationals in the United States.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred at Newark Liberty International Airport on an unspecified date.
  • The number of Indian students deported from the United States in the past year is not specified.
  • The number of Indian nationals facing difficulties at airports in the United States has not been reported.
  • The Indian Consulate in New York has pledged to provide assistance to Indian nationals facing difficulties abroad.

Sources:

  • "India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) June 9, 2025: 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. The Consulate remains ever committed for the welfare of Indian Nationals.@MEAIndia..."
  • "Kunal Jain (@SONOFINDIA) June 8, 2025: I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night -- handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken."