As Indian nationals face scrutiny from U.S. authorities over alleged support for Hamas, the Indian government reiterated on Friday that it expects its citizens abroad to comply with local laws and regulations.
Addressing the detention of Georgetown University faculty member Badar Khan Suri and the case of Ranjini Srinivasan—who fled to Canada fearing legal action—the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that neither individual had sought assistance from Indian authorities.
"Neither the U.S. government nor the individual has approached us or the Embassy. If they do, we will assess how best to engage in this matter," MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said regarding Suri's case.
When questioned about the cancellation of Ranjini Srinivasan’s visa, Jaiswal reiterated India's stance that visa and immigration policies fall within the sovereign jurisdiction of a country.
"We expect foreign nationals in India to abide by our laws, and similarly, Indian nationals abroad must comply with the laws and regulations of their host countries," he added.
Suri was reportedly detained for allegedly disseminating "Hamas propaganda."
