Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44pm on 21 Feb 2025,Friday International
Three flights carrying deported Indian migrants from the US landed at Amritsar airport, highlighting Punjab's growing human smuggling crisis. An India Today investigation in Jalandhar exposed illegal immigration rackets, where agents offer dangerous routes to Western nations for high fees. Fraudulent political asylum applications in Canada and perilous "donkey routes" to Europe were uncovered. Agents like Sahil Verma and Raman facilitated these illegal journeys, exploiting immigration loopholes. With US deportations increasing, concerns over safety risks and policy misuse intensify. "The more money you spend, the better the journey," an agent revealed, underscoring the lucrative nature of this illicit industry.
