A U.S. Air Force C-17 military transport aircraft landed in Amritsar on Wednesday, carrying 104 Indian immigrants deported from the United States. This marks the first such flight as the Trump administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration, fulfilling a key election promise. The use of a military plane signals a strong message. The deportees included individuals who overstayed their visas and those who entered the U.S. illegally, mainly from Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab and Maharashtra. While India has agreed to facilitate the return of illegal immigrants after citizenship verification, the deportations raise concerns about the humanitarian implications. Reports suggest there are over 725,000 undocumented Indians in the U.S., with approximately 18,000 facing potential deportation. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to meet President Trump next week, the issue of deportations could strain the otherwise strong relationship between the two countries.