52 Indian MBBS students deported back to India

52 Indian MBBS students deported back to India

In a shocking incident 52 of the 62 Indian MBBS students were deported back to the India from the National Capital, Tbilisi Airport. These students were headed to study MBBS in the Easter European Nation. In a written complaint to the MEA, students and parents have alleged that only 10 students out of 62 were allowed entry in the country after they were profiled on the basis of their color and height. According to the complaints, 10 dark-colored and short height students were handpicked and allowed the entry. They others were denied even after presenting the requisite documents. The students which were held back were sent back to the India.  “Despite having the valid D3 visa (education visa), for which we had to wait for good 6 months, we weren’t permitted inside the country. We felt very insulted," expressed the distressed students. Parents also said that they have submitted huge fees of 25-30 lakhs for the education but now they don’t know what to do. Union Minister of external affairs replied to cries of the students and parents via a tweet. She said "I am aware of this case. Indian Embassy has taken this up with the Georgian authorities. They are pursuing this matter. I have asked for a further update on this." Students also alleged that they were mistreated by the Georgian officials. They weren’t even allowed to access the basic necessities such as drinking water and washrooms.