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India has formally raised concerns with the US Embassy over reports of an Indian national detained at Newark Airport. The Indian Consulate in New York confirmed it is coordinating with local authorities. A viral video showed an individual being restrained, though details remain unclear. The government continues to follow up while ensuring welfare support.

Key Points: India Raises Indian National Detainment at Newark Airport With US

  • Indian Embassy in DC seeks details from US authorities
  • Viral video shows person restrained at Newark Airport
  • Consulate assures welfare commitment to Indian nationals
  • No official details yet on detainee’s circumstances
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'Detainment of Indian national' at Newark airport raised with US Embassy: Sources

India formally raises concerns with US Embassy after reports of an Indian national detained at Newark Airport, consulate in touch with authorities.

"We continue to follow up on the matter – Government Source"

New Delhi, June 10

A day after the Indian consulate in New York said that it is in touch with local authorities over social media posts claiming an Indian national was facing difficulties in the US, the government has formally raised the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi, sources said on Tuesday.

The sources said India's Embassy in Washington DC has also been in touch with the US authorities to ascertain the details.

"Reference social media post claiming that an Indian national was detained at Newark Airport in New Jersey, the Ministry has formally raised the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi. Our Embassy in Washington DC and the Indian Consulate in New York have also been in touch with the US authorities to ascertain the details," a source said.

"We have so far have not received any details about the incident or the circumstances under which he was restrained, the flight he had to board or boarded and his final destination. We continue to follow up on the matter," the source added.

A viral video purportedly showed a person being held on the ground by two individuals.

The Indian Consulate General in New York said in a post on Monday that it is in touch with the local authorities.

"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 to the welfare of Indian Nationals," the post said.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is concerning but I'm glad our government is taking prompt action. US authorities should remember that Indians contribute significantly to their economy - we deserve basic respect and dignity when traveling. Hope this gets resolved quickly 🤞
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Priya M.
While we don't know full details yet, the way the person was restrained in the video seems excessive. US needs to be careful about racial profiling - Indians face this too often at Western airports. Our embassies should have a stronger protocol for such cases.
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Arjun S.
Before jumping to conclusions, let's wait for all facts to come out. The US has its security protocols and sometimes misunderstandings happen. Our government is handling it well by engaging diplomatically rather than making premature statements.
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Neha T.
As someone who travels frequently to US, I've noticed increased scrutiny of Indians lately. Maybe time to reconsider our dependence on US for education/work? Countries like Japan and Germany treat Indians with more respect. #ThinkBeyondUS
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Vikram J.
The MEA response seems adequate but I wish they were more proactive. Why did they have to wait for social media outrage? Our embassies should monitor such incidents in real-time. After all, we're talking about citizens' fundamental rights abroad.
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Sunita P.
This incident shows why we need stronger bilateral agreements on treatment of each other's citizens. If an American was treated like this in India, there would be immediate outrage. Equal dignity should apply both ways 🇮🇳🤝🇺🇸

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