The Punjab Police have intensified their efforts to dismantle an international human trafficking network, launching a widespread crackdown on fraudulent immigration agents. This decisive action follows multiple complaints from deported migrants who were lured with false promises of illegal entry into the United States.
So far, eight First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered against unscrupulous immigration consultants involved in the racket. These agents allegedly deceived individuals by offering them unauthorized means of entering the US, only for them to face deportation and legal troubles.
According to Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) PK Sinha, who leads the Special Investigation Team (SIT) overseeing the probe, the police are committed to dismantling this multinational human trafficking network. “We have begun taking strict action against those responsible for exploiting innocent individuals through fraudulent immigration schemes,” he stated.
The SIT, spearheaded by ADGP NRI Affairs Praveen Sinha, includes ADGP Internal Security Shive Kumar Verma, IGP Provisioning Dr. S Boopathi, and DIG Border Range Satinder Singh. The team is working in close coordination to ensure a thorough and effective investigation. Senior police officials have met with deportees to document their experiences and provide them with the necessary support.
In a collaborative effort, Commissionerate Police (CPs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) from various districts are working alongside the SIT to track down and prosecute those responsible for these fraudulent operations.
DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav reaffirmed the force’s commitment to cracking down on immigration fraud, emphasizing the need to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation. “The Punjab Police will continue to take strict action against human traffickers who prey on innocent people with false hopes of a better future,” he said.
Authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious immigration activities to the police, ensuring that such fraudulent networks are dismantled before more individuals fall victim to these deceptive practices.
