Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56pm on 17 Apr 2026,Friday India Global
Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old Indian-origin woman living in the US for over 35 years, has been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Texas, sparking legal and humanitarian concerns. Arrested at an airport despite claiming valid work status, she is currently held at a detention facility and has filed a habeas corpus petition challenging her custody. Batra alleged she was held for 24 hours without food, water, or medication and treated “like a criminal.” Her lawyer argues she cannot be deported to India due to prior legal protections, raising fears she could be sent to a third country. (PC: NDTV)
