New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- The US government has deported 1,703 Indian nationals, comprising 141 women, so far in 2025 from 20 January to 22 July, the central government told Parliament on August 1. The Ministry of External Affairs "strongly registered its concerns" with them over deportees' treatment.

"Between 20 January and 22 July 2025, a total of 1,703 Indian nationals were deported by the U.S. Government to India. Of them, there were 1,562 men and 141 women," the ministry stated.

It added, "The Ministry strongly registered its concerns with the US authorities on the treatment of deportees, particularly with respect to use of shackles, especially on women and children. Concerns with regards to religious / cultural sensitivities including ...