New Delhi:
Amid fury in India over the way the United States deported a first batch of illegal Indian immigrants – 104 people were handcuffed and their legs were shackled for a flight that lasted nearly a day – the US Border Patrol on Thursday morning shared a video on X that showed the deplorable treatment of the deportees.
USBP Chief Michael W Banks posted the 24-second video on X with a statement that said, “… successfully returned illegal aliens to India, marking the farthest deportation flight yet using military transport. This mission underscores our committment to enforcing immigration laws…”
USBP and partners successfully returned illegal aliens to India, marking the farthest deportation flight yet using military transport. This mission underscores our commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring swift removals.
If you cross illegally, you will be removed. pic.twitter.com/WW4OWYzWOf
— Chief Michael W. Banks (@USBPChief) February 5, 2025
A combative ‘warning’ – “If you cross illegally, you will be removed” – accompanied the video.
