Donkey route

Illegal agencies: Inner enemies

The situation is dire, with approximately 2,925 illegal agencies duping individuals aspiring to work abroad. Gujarat and Karnataka are grappling with 56 and 80 illegal agencies, respectively, while other states collectively host a staggering 1,832 such agencies.

French airport detains around 300 Indian nationals in human trafficking investigation linked to Nicaragua

The probe was launched following the grounding of a chartered plane in France on suspicion of trafficking, leading to the return of 276 Indian passengers, with a significant majority from Punjab and 25 per cent from Gujarat.