Badar Khan Suri, an Indian scholar in the US, faces detention amid a crackdown on alleged Hamas supporters. His family and friends in India insist on his innocence, highlighting his research-focused life and lack of political involvement. Suri’s situation raises concerns about the broader scrutiny of pro-Palestinian activism in the US.

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| Indian scholar Badar Suri, a postdoctoral researcher at Georgetown University, is facing deportation from the US over alleged ties to Hamas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims Suri spread “pro-Hamas propaganda” and antisemitic content on social media. Suri’s lawyer argues that the case is politically motivated, citing his wife’s Palestinian heritage and their opposition to US foreign policy on Israel. As the debate over academic freedom and national security intensifies, stay tuned for updates on this developing story n18oc_world News18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube