Illegal Migration: The US Deports 104 Indian Citizens
The United States has deported 104 Indian citizens who were living illegally in the country. Since the inauguration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, the U.S. government has taken a strict stance on illegal immigration and has been deporting individuals who entered the country unlawfully. The return of these 104 individuals to India has also revealed shocking details about their journey to the U.S.
Director Rajkumar Hirani depicted similar migration stories in his film Dunki, starring Shahrukh Khan. The movie showcased how people undertake dangerous and illegal routes to reach foreign countries. Even now, real-life stories of deported citizens are emerging, highlighting the risks involved.
Lovepreet Kaur’s Struggle and Deportation
Lovepreet Kaur was among those deported from the U.S., along with her 10-year-old son. On January 2, she began her journey from Punjab to the United States, hoping for a better future. However, within a month, her dreams were shattered.
According to The Indian Express, Lovepreet had paid nearly one crore rupees to an agent who promised to take her to America. Recalling her harrowing experience, she said, “We had to travel through several countries by donkey routes to reach America. The agent assured us that he would take us directly there.”
However, the reality was very different. She explained, “First, we were flown to Medellin, Colombia, where we stayed for two weeks. Then, we were taken to San Salvador. From there, we walked for more than three hours to reach Guatemala. We then took a taxi to the Mexican border. After spending two days in Mexico, we finally arrived in the United States on January 27.”
Detention and Deportation
As soon as Lovepreet and her group crossed the U.S. border, American authorities detained them. She recalled, “After reaching America, we were told to throw away our SIM cards and remove our bracelets and jewelry. I had already lost my belongings in a previous country, so I had nothing left to give them. We were kept in a detention camp for five days. Then, on February 2, they chained us from our waists to our feet and hands. Only the children were released.”
Financial Ruin and a Plea for Justice
Hoping for a brighter future for her child, Lovepreet’s family had taken out a loan and arranged one crore rupees to pay the agent. But now, she feels everything has been ruined. “The agent told us he would take us to our relatives in California, but all our dreams have been shattered.”
Lovepreet Kaur is now urging the government to take action against the agent and help recover the money she lost.
