15 Indians deported from Australia to arrive tonight (April 29); CM Mann to receive them
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, April 29, 2026: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday shared that 15 Indian nationals are being deported from Australia and are expected to arrive in India by tonight. Among them, 11 are from Punjab.
The Chief Minister said the deportations were due to improper documentation or other technical reasons. Of the 15 individuals, 11 are Punjabis—including 10 males and one female—while the others belong to Haryana and Uttarakhand.
Mann emphasized that regardless of the circumstances under which they travelled abroad—whether through agents or due to compulsion—“they are our own children.”
He said the Punjab government will receive them at the Delhi airport and extend full assistance in completing their documentation and other formalities.
Appealing to the youth, Mann urged them to seek opportunities within the country rather than facing hardships overseas.
“If employment opportunities are created here, such situations can be avoided,” he said.
Reiterating his support, he added, “They are our children. Even if they had left in distress, they are now returning home.”
The Chief Minister also expressed hope that such incidents can be prevented in the future, adding that the government remains committed to generating more employment opportunities within the state.