MEA Urges Indians Abroad: Follow Local Laws After Punjab Man's US Arrest

• MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal advised Indian nationals abroad to abide by local laws and regulations following an arrest in the US.
• Gurjeet Singh Malhi from Punjab was arrested in the United States by US ICE Seattle on charges of possessing child pornography (CSAM).
• Malhi's arrest sparked political controversy due to his alleged links with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party, with BJP and Congress demanding answers.
• Pictures of Malhi with leaders from AAP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) circulated on social media, fueling the political uproar.
• Crucially, the case against Gurjeet Singh Malhi has since been dismissed.

Why It Matters: MEA advises Indians abroad to respect local laws after a Punjab man's US arrest, though his case was dismissed.