A US military plane carrying 104 illegal Indian immigrants landed in Amritsar on Wednesday afternoon, marking a major step in the Trump administration’s crackdown on undocumented migrants. Among the deportees, many were shocked and distraught, recounting harrowing experiences of being handcuffed and shackled during their deportation.
One of the deported individuals, Jaspal Singh, a resident of Punjab, shared the traumatic details of his journey. “We were handcuffed and our legs were chained,” he said, describing the severe restraints that were used on the immigrants during their deportation process. Jaspal explained that the handcuffs and chains were only removed once they reached the Amritsar airport. “These were opened at the Amritsar airport,” he added, reflecting on the harsh treatment he and others received throughout the process.
Jaspal, like many others, had been unaware of the specifics of his deportation until the moment he arrived in India. Initially, he and the other deportees believed they were being taken to another camp. “We thought we were being taken to another camp. Then a police officer told us that we were being taken to India,” he recounted. The physical restraints, along with the shock of the news, left many of the deported individuals feeling humiliated and helpless.
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The use of handcuffs and chains during the deportation process has drawn attention to the severity of the measures taken by US authorities. These practices highlight the often-harrowing experiences faced by individuals who attempt to enter the US illegally, even when their initial intentions may have been driven by the pursuit of a better life for their families.
Jaspal’s emotional testimony further underscores the profound impact of such measures on deportees. “The handcuffs and chains were removed only when we arrived at the Amritsar airport, but it was a painful experience for all of us,” he said.
The harsh treatment during the deportation process has sparked conversations about the treatment of immigrants, especially in the context of increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. While the deportees have now returned to their homes in India, the physical and emotional toll of the experience, particularly the use of handcuffs and chains, remains a painful reminder of the struggles faced by many individuals who seek a better future abroad.
Jaspal, who had been deceived by a travel agent who promised him legal entry into the US, explained that the journey was a desperate attempt to improve his life. However, his dreams were shattered not only by the deportation but also by the traumatic experience of being restrained in such a dehumanizing manner.
As more details emerge about the deportation process, the issue of human rights and the treatment of illegal immigrants continues to spark debate. For Jaspal and others like him, the ordeal of being handcuffed and shackled is a stark reminder of the challenges and hardships they face in their pursuit of a better life.
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