Indian Trafficking Probe Strands 300 People in French Airport for Fourth Day

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French authorities are questioning 300 Indian nationals at an airport over concerns they may be victims of human trafficking. The passengers were on a plane headed to Nicaragua when it was stopped at Vatry airport, prompting the investigation. Ten of the passengers have applied for asylum in France, and four French judges are hurrying to speak to the group before deciding their fate. The passengers, including many children and 11 unaccompanied minors, have been sequestered in the airport for several days, prompting concerns over their well-being. The airline, Legend Airlines, denies having any role in human trafficking and claims that the responsibility lies with a partner company. Nicaragua, the intended destination of the flight, has been designated as failing to meet minimum standards for eliminating human trafficking. The situation emphasizes the broader issue of Indian migrants traveling through Mexico to reach the United States, with a significant increase in the number of Indian citizens attempting to enter the US illegally.

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