Visa Abuse: Indian Student's Video Prompts US Warning

The U.S. Embassy in India issued a stern warning to Indian travelers, particularly students, in the wake of a viral video depicting an Indian student being handcuffed and restrained by U.S. authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport. The embassy emphasized that it “will not tolerate any abuse of visas or illegal entry” under immigration laws .

Incident Overview

• A video that surfaced on June 7 shows an Indian student being pinned to the floor and handcuffed by multiple U.S. enforcement officers at Newark Airport, during a deportation proceedings.
• The footage, described by witnesses as “inhumane” and “deeply inhuman,” sparked widespread concern and prompted calls for clarification from the Indian Embassy in Washington.