After two days of passenger interrogation, partial clearance was given to 303 Indians on Sunday, with full approval anticipated on December 25. The destination remained undisclosed, but hints suggest a potential reroute to India amidst asylum requests and ongoing investigations.
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00:00 For the last four days, a flight halted in France with 303 Indian passengers have remained
00:08 a bone of contention for authorities in France and India.
00:13 However, the flight may finally depart today.
00:16 Yes, the flight is coming back to India.
00:19 On 22nd December, a Legend Airlines flight A340 was carrying 303 Indians en route to
00:26 Nicaragua but it was halted at France's Vatri airport due to suspicions of human trafficking.
00:32 The flight, originating from Dubai, made a stopover at Vatri airport for refuelling when
00:37 an anonymous tip raised concerns among the French authorities.
00:41 Prompted by these concerns, the flight faced detainment while passengers underwent rigorous
00:46 questioning for almost two days.
00:49 Now the French prosecutors have granted a tentative approval for the flight's departure
00:52 on Sunday with full clearance expected today.
00:56 Although the destination remains undisclosed in the official statement, it is highly likely
01:00 the flight is set to return to India at the Mumbai airport.
01:04 Despite the original route bound for Nicaragua, Francois' procurer, head of the local bar
01:08 association, mentioned during a press conference that the passengers are set to be redirected
01:13 to India.
01:14 Notably, 12 passengers had sought asylum in France as reported by a source close to the
01:19 situation.
01:20 The Indian embassy in Paris expressed close collaboration with the French authorities
01:23 to ensure well-being of those detained and to swiftly resolve the matter.
01:27 Furthermore, two individuals among the passengers have also been detained for further investigation
01:32 to determine the roles and intentions of the distinct from others in the transportation.
01:38 As of now, the flight, which has undergone scrutiny due to trafficking concerns, is now
01:42 anticipated to resume its journey, potentially being redirected towards India pending the
01:47 final clearance expected on Christmas Day.
01:50 The situation remains under scrutiny as authorities delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding
01:56 the passengers and the intended destination of the flight.
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