Flight carrying 15 Indians deported from Australia lands in Delhi, 11 from Punjab

According to the preliminary list shared with the state government, 11 of the deportees are from Punjab, while the remaining individuals belong to Telangana, Haryana, and Uttarakhand.

By Jasleen Kaur Gulati April 30th 2026 09:50 AM -- Updated: April 30th 2026 10:57 AM

PTC News Desk: A flight carrying 15 Indian nationals deported from Australia landed in Delhi on Thursday morning. A team of Punjab government officials received the deportees at Indira Gandhi International Airport. According to the information, all the deportees will be taken to Patiala from New Delhi.

According to the preliminary list shared with the state government, 11 of the deportees are from Punjab, while the remaining individuals belong to Telangana, Haryana, and Uttarakhand. Officials said the list currently mentions only their home states, with further details likely to emerge after their arrival.

Earlier on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann while addressing a press conference confirmed their deportation and said that the state government will help the deportees with documentation and rehabilitation measures upon their return.

The Chief Minister also indicated that some of the individuals may have faced legal issues in Australia. Without elaborating, he noted that violations of foreign laws inevitably invite action and stressed the need for greater awareness among those seeking opportunities overseas.

Flight carrying 15 Indians deported from Australia lands in Delhi, 11 from Punjab

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