Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:45am on 23 Dec 2023,Saturday India Global
French authorities grounded a Nicaragua-bound plane carrying 303 Indian passengers, suspecting human trafficking. The flight, operated by Romanian company Legend Airlines, had departed from Dubai and was detained at Vatry airport in France following an anonymous tipoff. Two individuals were arrested as the judicial inquiry focuses on the trip's purpose. The Indian embassy is investigating, ensuring the well-being of passengers. Passengers, possibly aiming for illegal entry into the US or Canada, are confined at the airport. France's anti-organized crime unit leads the investigation. The airport's arrival lounge is now a waiting area with beds as officials delve into this alarming incident.