Yamunanagar man handcuffed, pinned down at US airport

The Indian man who was handcuffed and pinned down at Newark airport in the US has been identified as a resident of Yamunanagar in Haryana.

The Indian Consulate in New York has ascertained that the man, identified as Vishal, had entered the United States illegally without a valid visa and was being deported to India as per a court order. During his transit at Newark, the US authorities found his behaviour not conducive for travel. He was restrained and admitted to a medical facility, sources said.

Once he is fit to travel, he will be deported to India, sources said, adding that the Indian Consulate in New York continues to remain engaged with the US authorities on this matter.

Pictures of the Indian man in handcuffs at the Newark airport in New Jersey, US, had led to anger in India. The Ministry of External Affairs had formally taken up the matter with the US Embassy in New Delhi.

The Indian Embassy in Washington DC and the Indian Consulate in New York were in touch with the US authorities to ascertain details.

The incident of the Indian man, being "handcuffed and allegedly treated like a criminal" was filmed by an Indian-American, Kunal Jain, who said he felt "helpless and heartbroken".

(With agency inputs)