A recent incident involving 56 Indian tourists at the Georgia border has sparked outrage and highlighted the challenges faced by Indians internationally.
The group, which had embarked on a journey to explore the picturesque landscapes and rich culture of Georgia, found itself subjected to what they have described as “inhuman treatment” at the hands of border officials.
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The matter first came to light when an Instagram user, Dhruvee Patel, posted a photo on the social media platform on September 15, 2025.
Patel captioned it “This is how Georgia treats Indians. Shameful & unacceptable!” and tagged the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Prime Minister’s office, as well as S. Jaishankar, the current External Affairs Minister.
Apparently, as per reports, Patel and several Indian tourists were detained at the Sadakhlo border, the primary road to cross between Georgia and Armenia. The road is open to international travellers all around, which is what the group was doing, crossing from Armenia to Georgia.
Upon arrival at the Georgia border, the group of tourists was detained by the border authorities. According to the Instagram post, the tourists were kept in a confined area with inadequate facilities. They reported a lack of access to basic necessities such as food and sanitary facilities, which led to a distressing experience.
In the Instagram post, Patel wrote, “Most inhuman behaviour from Georgia. We were 56 Indians with valid e-visas and documents who entered via Armenia (Salakhlo border). We were made to wait for five hours in the freezing cold – no food, no washroom.
They confiscated our passports for over two hours with no communication and forced us to sit on the footpath like cattle. They took videos of us like criminals but stopped us from filming. They didn’t even check our documents, simply claimed visas were ‘wrong’.”
So far, the authenticity of the incident has not been confirmed by any official government agency.
A Firstpost report also mentions another person who claimed to be part of this group writing, “We produced all the documents required and cooperated in all the best possible ways, with the supporting documents we had. But Georgia police gathered all the information about us and did not file any documents. They even took away our passports for 2 hours and made us stand in the middle of the road like cattle.”
They said that the Georgian officials were “very humiliating and very rude” and that “they don’t deserve to be our host in any means.”
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The post saw a lot of response, with many expressing outrage or sharing similar incidents they have experienced.
One user wrote, “I’ve actually had so many civilised friends visit Georgia and had the same treatment… Trust me, it has nothing to do with civic sense or anything, cause these girls were dressed very smartly, spoke softly, and were extremely polite. The officials are just rude.”
Another commented, “Many of my friends from the UAE have faced similar situations and challenges. Some — even with toddlers — were treated like criminals…I could say it’s better to boycott Georgia completely…Better to visit only Armenia. They’re extremely polite and respectful people (sic).”
One user pointed out how “This is a second incident which I came across this week about the ill treatment of Indians by Georgian officials!” and wondered what was going on in the country.
The incident has prompted a strong response from the Indian community, with many calling for a thorough investigation into the treatment of the tourists have been made emphasising the need for accountability and improved border management practices.
While the person did tag the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Prime Minister’s office, demanding that India “take a strong stand,” so far, there has been no official response confirming or denying the allegations. On the Georgian side, too, there has been no verified public statement made about the allegations.
But this unfortunate event has shed light on the importance of international cooperation and the upholding of human rights at all border checkpoints.
This is also not the first time that racism or discrimination against Indians has been noted in Georgia. A July 2025 report from The Wire recounted the personal experience of racial profiling of two Indians in the country.
Rajesh, an Indian humanitarian worker, told The Wire how he was detained for eight hours in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, even though he had all the required documents with him, including an e-visa and confirmed return tickets, while he was there for a holiday.
Rajesh also revealed that his belongings were confiscated and he wasn’t allowed usage of his phone or legal counsel. He said, “They didn’t explain anything – just stamped my passport and deported me under some vague legal clause.”
Adil, an immigration lawyer based in Tbilisi, explained that “The number of deportations targeting Indian and Pakistani nationals has sharply increased. People with valid visas are being rejected arbitrarily, detained, and deported without clear explanation or due process.”
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Sources: Firstpost, Financial Express, The Wire
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