Indian Consulate Steps In After Video Shows Student Handcuffed, Pinned Down At Newark Airport

A disturbing video showing an Indian student being restrained and handcuffed by U.S. authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport has sparked a wave of outrage online — prompting the Indian Embassy in New York to issue an official response.

The footage, which quickly went viral, captures a deeply emotional and troubling moment: the student is seen crying out in Hindi while being pinned to the ground by at least four airport officials. Two officers can be seen kneeling on his back, while his arms and legs appear to be restrained. The clip has since ignited widespread criticism, with many calling the treatment excessive and dehumanizing.

The video was first shared by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who witnessed the incident firsthand. “I witnessed a young Indian student being deported from Newark Airport last night—handcuffed, crying, treated like a criminal,” Jain wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter). “He came chasing dreams, not causing harm. As an NRI, I felt helpless and heartbroken. This is a human tragedy.”