Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:54am on 25 Feb 2025,Tuesday India Global
Two deportees from Punjab recounted being forced by armed smugglers to illegally enter the US from Mexico, despite their objections. The smugglers, known as "daunkers," threatened them with guns, compelling them to cross into the US in February. While detained in Panama, the deportees faced harsh conditions, including confiscated passports, high security, and restrictions. Many detainees, including Indians and others, awaited the issuance of emergency certificates to return to their countries. The ordeal was made worse by mistreatment at US detention centers, where guards denied sleep and enforced severe conditions.
