In a major development, 104 Indian nationals, primarily from Punjab, were deported from the United States and arrived in Amritsar on a U.S. military flight. These individuals had entered the U.S. illegally, often through the treacherous U.S.-Mexico border, after paying hefty sums to agents who lured them with dreams of a better future abroad.
For many of these deportees’ families, the situation is devastating—both financially and socially. Several families, now burdened with debts running into lakhs, prefer to stay anonymous, struggling to cope with the fallout of their shattered American dreams.
The rising desperation among youth to seek better opportunities overseas has made them easy prey for fraudulent agents. In a recent case, a young man from Kaithal was defrauded of Rs 39 lakh under the pretext of being sent to the U.S., leading to the arrest of the accused.
Meanwhile, the Indian government has reaffirmed its commitment to accepting deported individuals after proper verification of their documents. This move coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington, where discussions on immigration policies could be on the agenda.
The mass deportations serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of illegal immigration and the ruthless exploitation by unscrupulous agents. Authorities are urging individuals to explore legal migration routes and remain vigilant against fraudulent schemes that promise quick entry into foreign lands.
