Donkey Route

Feb. 8, 2025

Indian deportees from the US, arriving in Amritsar, recently shared their harrowing experiences using the "donkey route" for illegal immigration.

About Donkey Route:

  • Named after a Punjabi idiom referring to an arduous, unplanned journey, it involves crossing multiple international borders, often through treacherous terrain, under false promises of legal entry.
  • It 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.

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