Reports that Indian migrants deported from the United States in February 2025 were shackled throughout their flight sparked outrage in the South Asian nation, but a video and photo of cuffed individuals shared on social media were taken during earlier deportation flights.

The flight appeared to be the first use of an American military aircraft to deport people to India, which is one of the top sources of illegal immigration to the United States.

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