The flight had originated from the United Arab Emirates (Representational)

New Delhi:

India stated it has been granted consular entry to these onboard a Nicaragua-bound that was grounded in France over suspected “human trafficking”. The flight had originated from the United Arab Emirates and was due for refuelling in France.

A group from the embassy has reached the passengers, the Indian Embassy in France stated in a submit on X.

“French authorities informed us of a plane with 303 people, mostly of Indian origin, from Dubai to Nicaragua detained on a technical halt at a French airport. Embassy team has reached and obtained consular access. We are investigating the situation, also ensuring the wel-lbeing of the passengers,” the submit stated.

French authorities knowledgeable us of a airplane w/ 303 folks, largely Indian origin, from Dubai to Nicaragua detained on a technical halt at a French airport. Embassy group has reached & obtained consular entry. We are investigating the scenario, additionally making certain wellbeing of passengers.

— India in France (@IndiaembFrance) December 22, 2023

A Nicaragua-bound flight with over 300 Indian passengers was grounded in France over suspected “human trafficking”, authorities stated, reported information company AFP.

The plane was carrying passengers who’re “likely to be victims of human trafficking”, the Paris public prosecutor’s workplace informed new company AFP, including that they had been detained on Thursday after an nameless tipoff.

France’s anti-organised crime unit JUNALCO is investigating the case, officers stated.

The A340, operated by Legend Airlines, “remained grounded on the tarmac at Vatry airport following its landing”, the AFP report stated, quoting the prefecture within the northeastern division of Marne.

The airplane was due for a refuel and was carrying 303 Indian nationals, it stated.