Explained: What's The "Donkey Route" And Why 276 Indians Returned After Detention In France

France Flight Detained: An Airbus A340 carrying 276 passengers, mostly Indians, landed in Mumbai early this morning, following a four-day detention in France over suspected human trafficking allegations. The aircraft landed in Mumbai shortly after 4 am. It had taken off from Vatry airport near Paris around 2.30 pm local time.

French authorities confirmed that 276 passengers had boarded the plane for the flight, while 27 individuals, including five minors, remained on French soil seeking asylum.