54 Haryana Youths Deported from US for Illegal Entry via Donkey Route
In a significant development, the United States has deported 54 Indian youths, all hailing from Haryana, for allegedly entering the country through illegal means popularly known as the “Donkey Route.” The deportees landed at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, Terminal-3, on Flight OAE-4767. According to police officials, they were handed over to their families after necessary verification.
Karnal DSP Sandeep Kumar confirmed the deportation and stated, “Today, more Indians were deported from the United States, including 50 from Haryana, with approximately 16 from Karnal district. These individuals, from various villages and towns, had entered the US illegally via the ‘ donkey route ’ but were deported today.”
Authorities warn that such routes not only pose life-threatening risks but also expose travellers to exploitation, fraud, and imprisonment. The US government, under the Trump administration, has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration , leading to increased deportations of those who entered without valid documents or visas.
Details of Deportation
As per official information, the deported individuals belong to several districts across Haryana — 16 from Karnal, 15 from Kaithal, 5 from Ambala, 4 from Yamuna Nagar, 4 from Kurukshetra, 3 from Jind, 2 from Sonipat, and one each from Panchkula, Panipat, Rohtak, and Fatehabad. Most of them are reportedly between 25 and 40 years of age.Karnal DSP Sandeep Kumar confirmed the deportation and stated, “Today, more Indians were deported from the United States, including 50 from Haryana, with approximately 16 from Karnal district. These individuals, from various villages and towns, had entered the US illegally via the ‘ donkey route ’ but were deported today.”
The Donkey Route: A Dangerous Path
The so-called “Donkey Route” refers to an illegal and perilous network used by migrants to enter foreign countries, often involving multiple border crossings through unsafe terrains, with the help of human traffickers or agents. Many such journeys begin in South or Central America, leading migrants through treacherous routes across forests, deserts, and river crossings before they attempt to cross into the United States.Authorities warn that such routes not only pose life-threatening risks but also expose travellers to exploitation, fraud, and imprisonment. The US government, under the Trump administration, has intensified its crackdown on illegal immigration , leading to increased deportations of those who entered without valid documents or visas.
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