India, Feb. 4 -- Amid reports of the Trump administration deporting migrants to India via military aircraft, a US embassy spokesperson said that the United States is rigorously tightening immigration laws and removing illegal migrants.

"The United States is vigorously enforcing its border, tightening immigration laws, and removing illegal migrants. These actions send a clear message: illegal migration is not worth the risk," a US embassy spokesperson was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

A US military aircraft carrying 205 Indian nationals deported for illegal entry took off from Texas, sources told NDTV. The deportation process involved verification of each person, indicating India's role in the operation.

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