Why 27 Flyers Stayed Back In France As Grounded Plane Returned To India

These include 20 adults and five minors who have sought asylum in France, said a local official, without identifying their nationality.

Over two dozen passengers on board the charter plane held in France for days over suspected human trafficking stayed back despite the aircraft flying out to Mumbai after legal clearances.

These include 20 adults and five minors who have sought asylum in France, said a local official, without identifying their nationality. Their applications would be processed at the Paris airport.

Asylum seekers can't be sent back to their country of origin under international law.