Indian immigrants deported: The big business of donkey route
illegal immigrants in the US has once again highlighted how well-to-do Indians spend big money for illegally entering the US from Mexico and Canada borders. With lax policies regarding illegal immigrants in the US under the previous administration, human trafficking had turned into business that spawned mega bucks. A large number of Indians, mostly from Punjab and Gujarat, making a beeline for the US through a Latin American country and then Mexico, or crossing over from Canada, points at the well-oiled trafficking business that attracts thousands of well-paying clients every month. Since Trump won the US Presidential elections last year, this big business has seen a sudden slump.
What is the "donkey route"?
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Donkey or «Dunki» route is a term for illegal entry and illegal immigration, referring to donkey-like long walks by immigrants. The term was made popular in 2023 by a Shahrukh Khan movie 'Dunki'.
Donkey route typically involves illegal border crossings via indirect routes with multiple stops in different countries. For instance, individuals might obtain a tourist visa for the European Union's Schengen Area, allowing free movement across 26 countries, and then illegally enter the UK with the help of «consultants» or «agents.» These agents often charge hefty fees for services ranging from fake documentation to smuggling via shipping containers. Each year, thousands of Indians try to enter the US, Canada or European countries via these methods despite a serious risk to their lives.
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