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In a significant move against fraudulent immigration consultants, the Punjab Police’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) announced the dismantling of an international human trafficking network operating in the region.
This action comes in response to complaints from Indians deported from the U.S., who landed in Amritsar after falling victim to deceitful travel agents promising entry into the United States.
The Punjab Police have registered a total of eight first information reports (FIRs) based on statements from the deportees. Two FIRs were filed by district police, and six were registered by the NRI Affairs Wing of the Punjab Police. These reports target travel agents who exploited vulnerable individuals seeking better opportunities abroad.
The SIT, led by ADGP NRI Affairs Praveen Sinha and supported by other senior police officials, is closely overseeing the investigation. The team includes ADGP Internal Security Shive Kumar Verma, IGP Provisioning Dr. S. Boopathi, and DIG Border Range Satinder Singh. Senior officers have personally met with the returnees to address their concerns and assure them of proper legal recourse.
DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav reaffirmed the police’s commitment to tackling fraudulent immigration networks and holding those responsible accountable. The Punjab Police have urged citizens to remain alert and report any suspicious immigration activities, promising to protect the rights of their people and prevent further exploitation by unscrupulous agents.
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