Newark: A heartbreaking incident of mistreatment of an Indian student by US officials at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has come to light. In the viral video, the student was pushed to the ground, handcuffed, and restrained by four US officers, two of whom had their knees on his back. The incident has sparked outrage on social media. Details of the incident Indian-American businessman Kunal Jain recorded a video of the incident. He wrote on X, "I saw a young Indian student being walked out of Newark Airport in handcuffs. He came to pursue his dreams, he did no harm. As an NRI, I feel helpless and broken." He appealed to the Indian Embassy for an investigation and assistance. In the video, the student is heard shouting, "I am not crazy, they are making me crazy." Eyewitness statement Kunal Jain said that the student was speaking in Haryanvi and was probably in a daze due to stress. Jain offered to translate, but the authorities did not allow it and further The police were called. "The authorities stopped the student from boarding the plane, declaring him a danger. Seven to eight officers handcuffed him and threw him to the ground. I cried after seeing this scene," he said. According to him, the lack of communication and the refusal of immigration officials to issue visas worsened the situation. Indian Embassy's response The Indian Consulate in New York said it was aware of the social media posts and was in touch with local authorities. It reiterated its commitment to protecting the interests of Indian citizens. Background The incident came in the wake of President Trump's tough deportation policies, where hundreds of Indians were sent back. In February this year, a video surfaced showing more than 100 Indians being sent back in handcuffs and shackles. These incidents raise questions about human rights and dignity.