Indian National Jaspal Singh’s Passing in Atlanta Hospital
An Indian national, Jaspal Singh, aged 57, passed away in an Atlanta hospital while in immigration custody awaiting deportation proceedings. The Indian Consulate and his next of kin have been informed of the unfortunate event.
Details of the Incident
- Singh died at a hospital in Atlanta on April 15.
- An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death, as confirmed by ICE.
Background Information
Jaspal Singh first entered the US legally on October 25, 1992. Subsequently, on January 21, 1998, an immigration judge ordered Singh’s removal from the US. At an unspecified date, Singh voluntarily returned to India.
However, on June 29, 2023, he was arrested by US Border Protection’s Border Patrol officers while attempting to reenter the United States illegally at the US-Mexico Border. Border Patrol then transferred custody of Singh to Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Atlanta, where he was detained at a federal processing center and continued his immigration proceedings.
Procedures Following the Incident
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) is mandated to ensure transparency by notifying Congress, relevant NGOs, and the media within two business days of a non-citizen’s death in a detention facility. Furthermore, a news release containing detailed information is posted on their public website.
