Lawmakers and protestors were seen demonstrating outside India’s parliament following the deportation of around 100 Indian migrants back to the country from the US. Following footage released by the US Border Patrol showing migrants in shackles while boarding the plane before the 40-hour flight,

Misri said the “real cancer” is the eco-system promoting illegal migration and the gangs involved in taking money from people and trafficking them

India has voiced concerns to the US regarding the deportation of illegal immigrants in shackles, describing the treatment as avoidable. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted that 487 presumed Indian citizens are subject to removal.