New York, June 11 -- The Indian Consulate in New York has confirmed that an Indian national from Haryana was detained at Newark Airport, New Jersey, for entering the United States illegally without a valid visa, according to sources.

As per a court order, the individual is being deported back to India. During transit at Newark, his behaviour was deemed not conducive for travel, leading to his restraint and admission to a medical facility.

The Consulate stated that once the individual is fit to travel, he will be deported to India, and it continues to remain engaged with US authorities on the matter.

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