New Delhi, Feb. 8 -- New Delhi: The central government announced on Friday that US authorities have identified 487 more illegal Indian migrants who are set to be deported soon. Addressing a press conference, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the United States has issued removal orders for these individuals, described as "presumed Indian nationals."

"We've been told there are 487 presumed Indian citizens with final removal orders," Misri said. He also indicated that the number of deportations could rise as more information becomes available, but did not provide specific details about additional individuals.

The identities of the 487 migrants on the deportation list have already been verified by the Indian government.

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