The Kafkaesque Nightmare of a Japanese Student in Bengaluru A disturbing tale has emerged from India's justice system about the 19 day incarceration and subsequent deportation of Hirotoshi Tanaka, a young Japanese student, from Bengaluru.
This case highlights the vulnerabilities faced by foreign nationals navigating India's complex legal landscape.
Tanaka came to Bengaluru in 2019 to learn English and experience life in India, with plans to return home eventually. However, his stay was marred by a dispute with the private academy where he was enrolled.