New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- The US Department of State has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including thousands issued to students and specialized workers, as part of a sweeping immigration enforcement drive under President Donald Trump's second term.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, the State Department said: "The State Department has now revoked over 100,000 visas, including some 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialized visas for individuals who had encounters with U.S. law enforcement for criminal activity. We will continue to deport these thugs to keep America safe."

State Department Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the revocations covered foreign nationals who were charged or convicted of crimes such as assault, theft, and driving...