The flight had originated from the United Arab Emirates (Representational)
New Delhi:
India stated it has been granted consular entry to these onboard a Nicaragua-bound that was grounded in France over suspected “human trafficking”. The flight had originated from the United Arab Emirates and was due for refuelling in France.
A crew from the embassy has reached the passengers, the Indian Embassy in France stated in a put up on X.
“French authorities knowledgeable us of a aircraft with 303 individuals, largely of Indian origin, from Dubai to Nicaragua detained on a technical halt at a French airport. Embassy crew has reached and obtained consular entry. We’re investigating the scenario, additionally making certain the wel-lbeing of the passengers,” the put up stated.
French authorities knowledgeable us of a aircraft w/ 303 individuals, largely Indian origin, from Dubai to Nicaragua detained on a technical halt at a French airport. Embassy crew has reached & obtained consular entry. We’re investigating the scenario, additionally making certain wellbeing of passengers.
— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) December 22, 2023
A Nicaragua-bound flight with over 300 Indian passengers was grounded in France over suspected “human trafficking”, authorities stated, reported information company AFP.
The plane was carrying passengers who’re “prone to be victims of human trafficking”, the Paris public prosecutor’s workplace advised new company AFP, including that they have been detained on Thursday after an nameless tipoff.
France’s anti-organised crime unit JUNALCO is investigating the case, officers stated.
The A340, operated by Legend Airways, “remained grounded on the tarmac at Vatry airport following its touchdown”, the AFP report stated, quoting the prefecture within the northeastern division of Marne.
The aircraft was due for a refuel and was carrying 303 Indian nationals, it stated.