A group of 52 Indians, mostly Sikhs, has been held at a detention centre in the US State of Oregon for being part of a large contingent of illegal immigrants seeking asylum, an American lawmaker has...
The Indians form the largest group of detainees in the total 123 illegal immigrants being held at a facility in Sheridan.
Updated : June 19, 2018 22:53 IST
A Congresswoman said most of the detainees are asking for asylum (Representational)
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52 Indians, mostly Sikhs, held at a detention centre in Oregon
"These men were planning to request asylum," said a Congresswoman
Indian detainees said other prisoners get more time out of their cells
Washington: A group of 52 Indians, mostly Sikhs, has been held at a detention centre in the US State of Oregon for being part of a large contingent of illegal immigrants seeking asylum, an American lawmaker has said.
The Indians form the largest group of detainees in the total 123 illegal immigrants being held at a facility in Sheridan.
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