India, June 9 -- Hours after a disturbing video showed an Indian student handcuffed and pinned to the floor at USA's Newark Airport, the Consulate General of India in New York on Monday evening said it is in touch with local authorities over the matter.

The Indian student was handcuffed and pinned before he was deported.

The video was shared on social media by Indian-American entrepreneur Kunal Jain, who said that the youngster was crying and was treated like a "criminal" by authorities.

Taking to X over the incident, the Consulate General of India, New York, wrote, "We have come across social media posts claiming that an Indian national is facing difficulties at Newark Liberty International Airport. We are in touch with local authorit...