Illegal immigration and donkey route back in the limelight as agent arrested

For the crime of facilitating illegal immigration abroad, a 43-year-old resident of Punjab has been arrested. He is the sixth such agent to be arrested this year. Last year, 21 agents got arrested for the serious offense.

On December 14, Maninder Pal Singh, 20, got deported from the US. He had been trying to enter the US to earn easy money. In 2023, he came across an agent Mandeep and asked him to arrange his journey to the country. He paid a fee of Rs 41 lakh.

The passenger departed India in October 2023 and reached the US in late 2024 after passing through multiple countries, such as Kazakhstan, Dubai, Senegal, Libya, Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico.

Singh – after reaching the US – got rid of some pages from his passport containing the fake stamps. But he got caught by US authorities. He got deported back to India after remaining in detention for a couple of months.

Also Read | German elections: Besides illegal immigration, these topics are influencing the debate

About S panda

I hold a deep interest in politics, human rights and climate change. I let empathy take the front seat, preparing breaking pieces that spark discussions or prick one's curiosity. I'm all for reporting the important in the right manner.
My journalism journey started during my college years as a Civil Engineering student. I became fond of art, shifting to my current career. I'm pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, and aiming to bring a bigger change through my reports.

S panda

I hold a deep interest in politics, human rights and climate change. I let empathy take the front seat, preparing breaking pieces that spark discussions or prick one's curiosity. I'm all for reporting the important in the right manner. My journalism journey started during my college years as a Civil Engineering student. I became fond of art, shifting to my current career. I'm pursuing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication, and aiming to bring a bigger change through my reports.

Recent Posts

The Great Philippine 4-Day Workweek Debate of 2026

In 2026, the Philippines sparked a national debate on the future of work when legislators put in place a four-day…

March 7, 2026

Why Margaret Atwood Says the 2026 Reading Crisis Is a Human Rights Violation

In 2026, in speeches and interviews, Margaret Atwood compares the increasing global restrictions on books and the process of literacy…

March 7, 2026

Stockholm Parenting Leave Update 2026: How New Policies Affect Tech Workers in Kista

Sweden has always pioneered work-life balance, but recent shifts in childcare legislation are revolutionizing how families manage their time. To…

March 5, 2026

Singapore Construction Safety Week 2026: New Reporting System for On-Site Injuries

Construction Safety Week 2026 (May 25-29) spotlights MOM's new iReport digital system for real-time on-site injury reporting, cutting delays from…

March 5, 2026

New York Tenant Protection Clinics 2026: Where Brooklyn Residents Can Get Free Legal Help

New York's Right-to-Counsel law guarantees free lawyers for low-income tenants in Housing Court eviction cases (nonpayment/holdover/NYCHA), regardless of immigration status…

March 5, 2026

Iran–Sudan Military Links in Spotlight After Commander’s Statement

With the ongoing catastrophic civil war situation in Sudan, a geopolitical alignment is emerging that is alarming to see. Al-Naji…

March 5, 2026

This website uses cookies.

Read More