New Delhi, July 31 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday underlined its protocol on handling deportation cases, saying it works closely with foreign governments while ensuring proper verification of nationality.

Speaking at the MEA's bi-weekly press conference, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India receives references from other countries regarding individuals to be deported and then carries out its own checks.

"We continue to work with several foreign governments on deportation issues... we do conduct due diligence on our side to confirm the nationality of the person concerned," Jaiswal said. According to him, facilitation for travel or return to India happens only after the ministry is fully convinced of the person's Ind...