French Authorities Clear Grounded Charter Flight with 303 Indians at Airport for Departure

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 25 Dec 2023,Monday India Global

A charter flight carrying 303 Indian passengers, en route to Nicaragua from Dubai, was permitted to continue its journey after being grounded in France over human trafficking suspicions. Operated by Romanian charter company Legend Airlines, the flight faced scrutiny from French authorities at Vatry airport, east of Paris. The passengers, including 11 unaccompanied minors, underwent questioning by judges, leading to the cancellation of hearings due to procedural irregularities. The Indian Embassy in France confirmed the development, emphasizing the detainees' predominantly Indian origin. The destination of the flight remains uncertain, raising questions about its next course—India, Nicaragua, or Dubai.

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