Overview
- Official figures compiled from Indian missions show 1.67 lakh deportations in 2021–2025, with Saudi Arabia accounting for about 1.21 lakh cases and significant counts from the UAE (22,209), Malaysia (6,743), Qatar (5,319), the United States (4,375) and Myanmar (2,180).
- Records indicate a sharp rise in removals from the United States, with 805 deportations in 2021, 1,368 in 2024 and 3,414 by mid‑December 2025 as reported by Indian missions.
- The government said many host countries notify India only during nationality verification or when emergency travel documents are needed, which limits early consular intervention and comprehensive tracking.
- The MEA reported 3,925 complaints and 955 FIRs against fraudulent travel and recruiting agents during 2023–2025, and it has posted 3,505 unregistered agents on the eMigrate portal to caution prospective emigrants.
- Parliamentary queries from members including Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal and Harsimrat Kaur Badal pressed for state‑wise monitoring, tighter coordination with foreign authorities and stronger action against illegal recruitment networks.