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The U.S. government has recently deported 104 Indian nationals who were living in the country illegally. Among them, three young men are from Uttar Pradesh, including one from Pilibhit district. Since his arrival in Punjab, Delhi Police has been questioning him regarding his journey and deportation.
According to reports, the deported individual is Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Banjaria village near Puranpur town in Pilibhit. His case highlights the risks and challenges faced by many Indians attempting to enter the United States through illegal immigration routes, commonly known as the “Donkey Route” or “Dunki Route”.
Gurpreet Singh’s Journey from England to the U.S.
Gurpreet Singh’s mother, Jaswinder Kaur, revealed that her son left India for England around two years ago. During this time, he lived in England and was working towards settling there. However, about 22 days ago, he informed his family that he was attempting to reach the U.S. through the Dunki Route.
After arriving in the United States, his family lost contact with him. For weeks, they had no information about his whereabouts. Now, they have learned that he has been deported and sent back to India. His family members are desperately trying to contact him to understand the details of his deportation.
Family Background and Struggles
Gurpreet Singh is the youngest among three brothers. His elder brother, Gurdev Singh (also known as Gurjeet), serves in the Indian Army.
Family members and neighbors, speaking on the condition of anonymity, shared that the family’s financial condition is not very stable. Like many young men from small towns and villages, Gurpreet was looking for better opportunities to support his family.
After completing his education, he struggled to find a stable job in India. Due to the lack of employment opportunities, he decided to migrate abroad in search of a better life. However, instead of following legal immigration procedures, he chose the risky and expensive Dunki Route to enter the United States.
What is the Dunki Route?
The Dunki Route (or Donkey Route) is an illegal immigration pathway used by people to enter countries like the United States, Canada, and European nations. It involves:
1. Traveling to a third country (like Mexico, Ecuador, or even European nations) using legal or forged documents.
2. Crossing borders illegally through forests, rivers, deserts, and remote areas to avoid immigration authorities.
3. Relying on human traffickers (agents or “middlemen”), who charge massive sums of money for this dangerous journey.
Many migrants face extreme hardships, including:
Arrests by border security forces
Detention in immigration camps
Harsh travel conditions (walking for miles through jungles, crossing dangerous rivers)
Exploitation by human traffickers
Despite these dangers, thousands of people attempt this route in search of better job opportunities and a higher standard of living abroad.
Delhi Police Investigation and Next Steps
Since arriving in India, Delhi Police has been questioning Gurpreet Singh to gather details about:
How he entered the U.S. illegally
Who helped him travel through the Dunki Route
How much money was spent on the journey
Whether an organized network of agents was involved
Authorities are cracking down on human trafficking networks, as many young Indians fall into their traps, paying lakhs of rupees to agents for risky and illegal immigration methods.
With increasing deportations from the U.S., many families are now rethinking their decision to send their children abroad through illegal routes.
Conclusion: A Risky Gamble for a Better Future
Gurpreet Singh’s story is one among many young Indians who dream of a better life in the U.S., Canada, or Europe. Due to limited job opportunities in India, they take the dangerous Dunki Route to enter these countries illegally.
However, with strict immigration policies and increasing deportations, many migrants lose their hard-earned money and end up back in India with nothing. Gurpreet’s deportation serves as a warning for other young aspirants, highlighting the risks and consequences of illegal migration.
His family, like many others, now faces the challenge of starting over after his failed attempt to settle abroad.