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NDTV
5 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Who Is Manjot Singh, Indian Detained By US Immigration After 6 Arrests
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained an Indian national on charges of illegal entry into the United States and repeated criminal activity. Manjot Singh has been arrested at least six times by local law enforcement agencies, the ICE said. The agency cited crimes, including robbery, criminal impersonation, and driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. ICE criticised what it called "liberal sanctuary policies" for allowing Singh to remain in the country despite his criminal record. "Because of liberal sanctuary policies, Manjot Singh of India was arrested at least SIX different times by local authorities for crimes including robbery, criminal impersonation, DUI, and more," ICE posted on social media. "Now that he's in our custody, Manjot should expect to be deported." A video released by the agency shows Singh being held by an officer, appearing visibly confused as he looked toward the camera and said, "Why are you making my video, man?" Arrested jointly by @EROSeattle @HSISeattle @USBPChiefBLW, Manjot Singh, 25, is a citizen of India arrested at least 6 times by local police. Singh's criminal history includes robbery, theft, criminal impersonation, and DUI. He'll stay in ICE custody pending removal proceedings. — ICE Seattle (@EROSeattle) July 23, 2025 Manjot Singh is currently in ICE custody pending deportation proceedings. Who Is Manjot Singh? Manjot Singh is a 25-year-old Indian national currently in the United States. As per the ICE, he entered the country illegally, but the exact details remain unclear. He was recently detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in a coordinated operation involving three federal agencies - Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Seattle, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seattle, and the US Border Patrol's Blaine Sector. Trump's Immigration Crackdown The Trump administration has enhanced immigration enforcement since returning to office in 2025, with Indian nationals among the most affected. Between January and May, over 10,000 Indians were apprehended for illegal entry into the US. More than 1,000 Indians have been deported since January, and authorities are verifying the identities of another 295 Indian nationals in ICE custody pending removal. Surveillance has also expanded. Nearly all participants in ICE's Alternatives to Detention programme must now wear GPS ankle monitors. Detention capacity is growing. A 5,000-bed facility is under construction in El Paso, Texas, while leaked videos from an ICE facility in Manhattan show overcrowded, unsanitary conditions, detainees sleeping on floors for days without medical care.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Who is Manjot Singh? ICE claims Indian arrested 6 different times for robbery, criminal impersonation
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shared a video on social media of detaining an Indian man who allegedly entered the USA illegally. The agency accused the man of various criminal activities, alleging that local police have arrested him on multiple occasions. ICE shared that the agency is set to deport an Indian named Manjot Singh. (Instagram/@icegov) 'Because of liberal sanctuary policies, Manjot Singh of India was arrested at least SIX different times by local authorities for crimes including robbery, criminal impersonation, DUI, and more,' ICE wrote, adding, 'Now that he's in our custody, Manjot should expect to be deported.' The agency's video shows the man being detained by ICE officials. A separate tweet adds that he was arrested jointly by ICE Seattle, Homeland Security Investigations Northwest, and the United States Border Patrol. Manjot Singh is reportedly 25 years old. Take a look at the post shared by ICE: Amid the Trump administration criticising state and local sanctuary policies, some places, including Seattle, are defending the policies to slow arrests, especially for purely immigration-related offences. What is a 'Sanctuary City'? According to the Seattle government's official website, this terminology means "all City departments prioritize and consider policies, actions, and practices that help immigrant and refugee communities succeed." The site, however, warns that the word can often be "misused, misinterpreted, or misunderstood." It further states that in Seattle, the city employees do not ask about immigration status. "This 'don't ask' policy allows our police department to build strong relationships within immigrant and refugee communities, which makes them safer. Crime is statistically significantly lower in so-called 'sanctuary counties' compared to 'non-sanctuary counties,' and economies are stronger in so-called 'sanctuary counties' compared to 'non-sanctuary counties'," the site states.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Robbery, criminal impersonation, DUI: 25-year-old Indian arrested in US, ICE says...
25-year-old Indian, Manjot Singh, arrested in US for repeat offence. ICE says this time he will be deported. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a 25-year-old Indian, Manjot Singh, for his repeat offences and said that he will stay in the ICE custody pending his removal proceedings. The agency said that the list of his offences is long, including robbery, theft, criminal impersonation, assault and driving under the influence. He was arrested several times by local enforcement in the past few years but now he will be deported out of the country, the ICE said, making an example out of the Indian national. According to ICE, Singh was arrested earlier this month in the Seattle area through a joint operation involving multiple federal agencies, including ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Seattle, Homeland Security Investigations Seattle, and U.S. Border Patrol's Blaine Sector. He was initially booked into Whatcom County Jail before being transferred to federal custody. 'Manjot Singh remains in ICE custody awaiting removal,' the agency said in a statement posted on X. Manjot entered the country illegally, the ICE said but did not elaborate when and how he entered the US. Singh's apprehension is part of a broader US immigration enforcement effort under the Trump administration, which has prioritized deporting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. ICE has emphasized targeting 'the worst of the worst,' such as those with serious criminal histories, though non-criminals may also be detained in such operations. Authorities, including ICE and US Border Patrol, have criticized 'sanctuary' policies in cities like Seattle, arguing that these policies allowed Singh to evade consequences for his repeated offenses, enabling him to remain in the community despite his criminal record ICE and Border Patrol officials have framed Singh's arrest as a signal to repeat offenders, emphasizing that those who violate US laws while in the country illegally face arrest and deportation. Singh's arrest is one of several involving Indian nationals in 2025. Other cases include Gurjeet Singh Malhi (arrested for possession of child pornography) and Jaspal Singh (arrested for assault with sexual motivation).
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
US tries to make an example out of Indian repeat offender, to deport him
Break the rules, face the consequences. That's the message US immigration authorities are sending to repeat offenders from India. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has made it clear that those who repeatedly violate US laws risk arrest and the latest case, a 25-year-old Indian man has been arrested in a joint operation carried out by multiple US authorities, citing his extensive criminal history and repeated evasion of Singh, who is now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), faces deportation, according to the ICE. The joint operation was conducted by ICE, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Seattle, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Seattle, and the US Border Patrol's Blaine in a statement, said that he had been arrested several times before."Manjot Singh, 25, is a citizen of India, and was arrested at least 6 times by local police. Singh's criminal history includes robbery, theft, criminal impersonation, and DUI (Driving Under the Influence). He'll stay in ICE custody pending removal proceedings," ICE said in a post on X on Wednesday (US time).Chief Patrol Agent, US Border Patrol, Blaine Sector Washington, Rosario Pete Vasquez, in a social media post said that Singh was living in the US "illegally".Singh was lodged in the Whatcom County Jail before being in ICE INDIANS ARRESTED LAST MONTHLately, several Indian nationals have been arrested in the US for a slew of this month, a 42-year-old Indian national was arrested in the State of Washington on charges of possession of child pornography, ICE informed on July 11."A citizen of India, Gurjeet Singh Malhi, 42, was arrested during a joint federal law enforcement action in WA. Malhi has been charged by local authorities with possession of CSAM, child sexual assault material, commonly known as child porn," ICE said in a arrest triggered a political uproar in India, with both the BJP and the Congress questioning the AAP government in Punjab after purported photos surfaced allegedly showing the offender with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's family members and other state an 18-minute video of an Indian woman getting detained in the US went viral after she was allegedly caught trying to steal goods worth over $1,300 from a store after spending seven hours incident reportedly occurred in May. Even as the video of the incident went viral, the US Embassy in India released a statement warning visa holders that engaging in crimes like assault, theft, or burglary in the host country could result in visa cancellation and potentially make them ineligible for future to a media query on the shoplifting incident, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) urged all citizens travelling abroad to respect local laws and uphold the country's image, while confirming that over 1,500 Indians have been deported from the US this year.- Ends
India.com
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 13 minute film is a blockbuster hit, neither has a superstar nor a glamorous heroine, still resonates after 12 years, film is.., lead actors are…
In the ever-evolving world of cinema, many films come and go. Some entertain us for a bit, while others just flow like passing clouds. But once in a while comes a film comes that wins the hearts of the audience like no other, remains etched in the memory of the audience, and resonates for years to come. One such tale is of a film which, unlike many budget films, did not have a glamorous star cast or massive production; rather, it was only led by its powerful storyline that made people laugh with its unique comedy, relatable characters, and witty dialogues. The film that we are talking about is none other than the comedy king Fukrey. It was released in the year 2013 and featured Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma, Priya Anand, Vishakha Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, and Richa Chadha. It's a crazy plot, and each character's funny wit made it a massive hit, and it hit gold at the box office. Despite being made on a humble budget of Rs. 8 crores, it collected 36.5 crores in India. With Fukrey's massive hit, it evolved over the years and became a full-blown franchise. Soon, its second part, Fukrey Returns, came in the year 2017, which took its charm forward. Then, in 2023, Fukrey 3 came, which further cemented the franchise's place in Bollywood comedy history. In a recent post, Pulkit posted a tribute video recalling his 12-year-long journey with Fukrey, calling it a ride filled with laughter, chaos, and brotherhood. He thanked everyone who contributed n the film with the caption saying 'Warning: Nostalgia ahead. 12 sweet years of madness, thank you for the love.' Even after more than a decade, Fukrey resonates with the audience and brings a smile to people's faces whenever they watch it.
