WASHINGTON: The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has named two Indian nationals, Aman Kumar and Rajinder Kumar, in its latest report highlighting individuals arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during Fiscal Year 2026.The announcement comes as ICE reports record enforcement figures, including more than 491,000 immigration arrests and 483,200 deportations during FY2026, according to the DHS statement.
Aman Kumar: Arrested Following Hit-and-Run Case in California
According to DHS, Aman Kumar, an Indian national, was arrested by ICE in May 2026 in Fresno, California. Authorities allege that he was involved in a hit-and-run accident in April 2026 that injured a four-year-old boy.The report states that Kumar was initially arrested by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department the day after the accident and charged with felony hit-and-run involving death or injury. DHS further claims that he was subsequently released from local custody and that ICE took him into custody the following month.
Rajinder Kumar: Arrest Following Fatal Truck Accident in Oregon
The DHS report also identifies Rajinder Kumar, an Indian national, who was arrested by ICE in April 2026.According to the department, Kumar was charged with criminally negligent homicide and reckless endangering following a serious truck accident in Deschutes County, Oregon. Authorities allege that his semi-truck and trailer jackknifed, causing a collision that killed a newlywed couple.DHS states that ICE had lodged an immigration detainer following his arrest, but local authorities released him in April. ICE subsequently arrested him later that month.
Record ICE Enforcement Figures
The DHS announcement states that ICE recorded more than 491,000 arrests and 483,200 deportations during FY2026, describing the figures as the highest annual totals in the agency’s history.The department also reported more than 50,925 arrests in August 2026 and over 48,000 arrests during September.The inclusion of Aman Kumar and Rajinder Kumar in the report has drawn attention to two separate cases involving Indian nationals in the United States.
Important clarification: The allegations and charges described above are based on the Department of Homeland Security’s published account. An arrest or criminal charge does not establish guilt; the individuals are entitled to due process and the presumption of innocence unless proven guilty in court.
Source: US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Public Affairs.