British National Facing Deportation Escapes From Delhi Airport, Probe Launched

In a significant aviation-security breach, a British national slated for deportation evaded immigration at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi after arriving from Bangkok. The individual slipped past check-ins on 28 October and remains at large as authorities launch a major manhunt. The case has strained oversight of deportation procedures at one of India’s busiest transit hubs.

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British National Facing Deportation Escapes From Delhi Airport, Probe Launched
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British National Facing Deportation Escapes From Delhi Airport, Probe Launched

IN SHORTIn a significant aviation-security breach, a British national slated for deportation evaded immigration at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi after arriving from Bangkok. The individual slipped past check-ins on 28 October and remains at large as authorities launch a major manhunt. The case has strained oversight of deportation procedures at one of India’s busiest transit hubs.

TL;DR

  • The British citizen arrived from Bangkok on 28 October and was to be deported via Delhi to the UK.
  • He managed to exit the immigration area without clearance and entered the city unrestricted.
  • The CISF and Delhi Police have launched a pan-India search and registered an FIR.
  • The incident raises alarm over security protocols at international arrival terminals and deportation handling.
  • Investigators are probing airline staff, airport design and immigration oversight lapses.
  • Officials say the case could prompt changes in terminal access controls, digital tracking and accountability mechanisms.

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