India's Parliament disrupted by protests over the treatment of 104 Indian immigrants deported by the US, where deportees were allegedly shackled. The deportation flight arrived in India amidst preparations for Prime Minister Modi's visit to Washington. The US stresses the importance of enforcing immigration laws for national security, while India seeks to verify deported citizens.
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