India, March 27 -- The United States has cancelled over 2,000 visa applications in India, its embassy announced on Wednesday.

This comes amid strict immigration and visa policy taken up by the Donald Trump administration since the new US President took office more than two months ago.

Indians are one of the most prominent demographics who enter the United States for all kinds of activities, be it work, tourism, or as students.

The current crackdown by the US Embassy in India happened due to fraud-related activities. The embassy detected major violations in the appointment system by "bad actors" or bots and suspended their accounts.

"Consular Team India is cancelling about 2,000 visa appointments made by bots. We have zero tolerance fo...