An Emmy-nominated journalist of Indian origin working with America’s VICE News was denied entry into India on Wednesday and was deported to New York, his mother has alleged. She said her son paid the price for speaking the truth and was deported because of his work as a journalist.
Angad Singh, who is an American citizen, also has an Overseas of Citizen of India card (OCI.)
When asked, the U.S. Embassy spokesperson said he was unable to comment “due to privacy concerns” regarding U.S. citizens.