A passenger plane carrying 303 Indians was detained while refueling in France on the 21st because it was suspected of carrying stowaways. French officials confirmed that the relevant authorities had approved the release of the passenger plane on the 24th, and it is expected that the passenger plane will be able to fly out of France on the 25th.
On December 25, at Wattley airport in France, crew members prepare to board the detained plane. Xinhua/AP
A staff member boarded the detained plane at Watteri airport in France on December 25. Xinhua/AP
On 25 December, at the Vatteri airport in France, the gendarmes patrolled the vicinity of the detained aircraft. Xinhua/AP
On 25 December, at the Vatrie airport in France, the gendarmes were on duty near the detained aircraft. Xinhua/AP
On 25 December, the gendarmes were on duty at a closed entrance to the Vatley airport in France. Xinhua/AP