France Grounds Plane With 300 Indians, Questions 2 In ‘Trafficking’ Probe: 10 Facts
French authorities detained two men and grounded a Nicaragua-bound plane with over 300 Indian passengers due to suspected human trafficking. The Airbus A340, owned by Legend Airlines, had flown from the UAE and was stopped in eastern France for a technical layover. The decision followed an anonymous tip-off about potential trafficking victims among the passengers. The detained individuals are under interrogation by a unit specializing in organized crime. Indian officials have been granted consular access and are investigating the situation to ensure passenger well-being.
There are suspicions that the passengers planned to enter the United States or Canada illegally, according to AFP. After landing, passengers were initially kept on the aircraft but were later accommodated in the airport terminal. The 303 Indians spent the night at the airport, with no update on when they can depart. French border police can hold foreign nationals for up to 26 days in exceptional circumstances. The situation raises concerns about human trafficking and illegal migration, prompting a thorough investigation by both French and Indian authorities.
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