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Why 27 Flyers Stayed Back In France As Grounded Plane Returned To India
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Why 27 Flyers Stayed Back In France As Grounded Plane Returned To India

[ad_1] Two others questioned over suspected trafficking too stayed back in France. (File)New Delhi: Over two dozen passengers on board the charter plane held in France for days over suspected human trafficking stayed back despite the aircraft flying out to Mumbai after legal clearances.These include 20 adults and five minors who have sought asylum in France, said a local official, without identifying their nationality. Their applications would be processed at the Paris airport.Asylum seekers can't be sent back to their country of origin under international law.Two others questioned by the French police over suspected trafficking stayed back too, but they have received expulsion order from France, their lawyer said.They were released after the cops were convinced the passengers had boarde...
What Next For Indians Stuck In France? Court To Decide On Extending Stay
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What Next For Indians Stuck In France? Court To Decide On Extending Stay

[ad_1] At least 11 unaccompanied minors are on board the plane, according to Paris prosecutor's office. (File)New Delhi/Paris: Several Indians, including unaccompanied minors, remain stuck at an airport in France after local authorities yesterday grounded their plane over suspected "human trafficking". The Nicaragua-bound charter plane from Dubai was carrying 303 people, most of them Indians. It was grounded on Saturday during a technical halt at Vatry airport near Paris.A French judge, who has the authority to extend the detention of the passengers by eight days, is due to hear the case today.The French border cops can hold a foreign national for up to four days if they land in the country and are not allowed to travel further. This can be extended for eight days a few times - and up to...