Three Indians arrested while entering US illegally from Canada

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Three Indians arrested while entering US illegally from Canada

US authorities arrested four people, including three Indian nationals, near the Canadian border in New York state for attempting to enter the US country unlawfully. The US Border Patrol caught them jumping from a moving freight train on the International Railroad Bridge in Buffalo. The three men are in deportation proceedings. Read Less NEW DELHI: Four people, including three Indian nationals, were arrested by US authorities in New York state near the Canadian border on Wednesday for trying to enter the country illegally, PTI reported citing officials. US Border Patrol caught four people jumping from a moving freight train on the International Railroad Bridge in Buffalo.

Among those arrested was a woman, while the fourth person was identified as a man from the Dominican Republic. The men abandoned the injured woman as law enforcement approached, leading to a brief pursuit before they were arrested.

An investigation revealed that all four individuals were undocumented non-citizens.

The injured woman received first aid from Erie County sheriff's deputies and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. After treatment, she was transported to a nearby medical facility.

The three men are currently undergoing deportation proceedings and are being held at the Batavia Federal Detention Center. They face charges under sections 212 and 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Meanwhile, the woman remains in the hospital awaiting additional medical attention.

(With contributions from agencies)
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