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A family in Punjab sold their land and took on debt for their son’s dreams of a better future in the U.S. Tragically, the journey ended with deportation. This story highlights the dangers of illegal immigration and the financial ruin it can bring. It’s a painful lesson on the importance of legal migration pathways.
Among the deportees was 25-year-old Sourav from Ferozepur, Punjab, who spent ₹45 lakh on a risky journey to the United States, only to be apprehended just hours after crossing the border illegally.
Sourav’s Journey from India to the US
Sourav, speaking to news agency ANI about his experience, recounted the challenging journey he undertook to reach the United States. “I arrived in America on January 27,” he shared, detailing how he crossed into the US from Mexico. The journey, which lasted two to three days, took him and a group of fellow travelers through rugged mountainous terrain near the US-Mexico border, where they were soon apprehended by authorities.
“We were caught by the police within two to three hours of entering the US,” Sourav revealed. “They took us to a police station, and after a few hours, we were transferred to a detention camp, where they recorded our photographs and fingerprints.” He further explained that they remained in the camp for about 15 to 18 days, with minimal assistance and limited communication.
The Cost of Migration: ₹45 Lakh Sacrificed for a Dream
Sourav shared that his family went to great lengths to fund his journey to the United States, selling their land and borrowing money from relatives to gather ₹45 lakh. “My parents sold our land and took loans from relatives to send me to the US. I spent almost ₹45 lakh,” he revealed, reflecting on the financial and emotional toll of the ordeal.
What was meant to be an opportunity for a better future ultimately ended in disappointment, as Sourav faced deportation, leaving his family burdened with debt and shattered hopes.
A Month-Long Global Journey
Sourav’s path to the United States was an extensive and complex one, spanning multiple countries over several weeks. “I departed from India on December 17, first traveling to Malaysia, where I stayed for a week. After that, I returned to Mumbai and spent 10 days there. From Mumbai, I flew to Amsterdam, then to Panama, and finally arrived in Mexico City. From there, it took us another 3-4 days to cross the border,” Sourav recounted.
Deported and Restrained During Flight
Sourav recounted the difficult conditions he endured during his deportation, describing the harsh measures imposed on him and other detainees. “Once we boarded the flight, our hands and feet were restrained. Our mobile phones had already been confiscated when we were caught at the border, leaving us with no way to contact our families,” he shared. Despite the distressing experience, he acknowledged that the authorities followed standard U.S. immigration procedures.
“They handled everything according to the rules,” Sourav admitted, though the ordeal was far from easy.
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Appealing for Government Assistance
Now back in India, Sourav is seeking support from the government to help ease his family’s financial strain. “My parents sold our land and took a loan to fund my journey, but everything was lost,” he lamented. With his dreams shattered and his family burdened with debt, he hopes for assistance to rebuild his future.
Dreams to Despair: Saurav’s Costly Journey from India to Deportation
Sourav, one of the alleged illegal Indian immigrants deported from the US to Amritsar, shared his harrowing experience, revealing that approximately ₹45 lakh was spent to facilitate his journey to the US, only for it all to go in vain.
Ferozepur: Man Spends ₹45 Lakh, Deported to India After Two-Month Ordeal
After nearly two months on the run through treacherous terrain, 25-year-old Saurav from Chandiwala village in Ferozepur found himself back to where he started—deported to India in shackles. His journey, which cost him a staggering ₹45 lakh, reads like a plot straight out of a movie, yet ended in disappointment and despair.
He left home on December 17, 2024, and traveled to Malaysia, where he stayed for a week. From there, he was sent back to Mumbai, India, where he remained for 10 days. Following this, he was taken to Amsterdam and then to Panama, marking the end of his air travel. From Panama, he was forced to join others attempting to enter the United States illegally on foot.
Indian Migrant’s Harrowing Journey Ends in Deportation from the US
Saurav, one of the 116 Indians deported from the US in the latest round of deportations, recounts his harrowing journey that spanned nearly two months and tested the limits of his endurance. His ordeal began in Panama, where he and his group navigated dense jungles before reaching Tapachula and Mexico City. Forced to wait for three days in Mexico, they were eventually taken in a taxi to a location near the US border and instructed to cross on foot.
Traversing the hilly terrain, they walked for hours until they reached a road—only to be immediately apprehended by border authorities. Taken to a police post, they were fingerprinted, photographed, and made to sign documents without any explanation. They were then transported to a detention center, where they spent 18 days in grim conditions. Their mobile phones were confiscated, no official statements were recorded, and they were denied basic assistance. Each time they sought help, they were assured they would be transferred to another facility where they could hire legal representation.
However, on February 13, Saurav and others were shackled in chains and handcuffs under the pretense of being moved to another center. Instead, they were taken directly to an airplane and only then informed of their deportation to India.
Reflecting on his struggle, Saurav describes his experience as a living nightmare. “For 40 days, I lived through conditions worse than I could have imagined. From December 17, 2024, to February 15, 2025, life became my biggest enemy. It drained me physically, emotionally, and financially.”
His journey to the US came at an immense cost. “My family sold two acres of land and took loans to pay ₹45 lakh to a travel agent, hoping I would secure a better future. But fate had other plans. I spent just a few days in the US—inside a detention center—before being deported,” he laments.
His story sheds light on the grim reality faced by many migrants who embark on perilous journeys in pursuit of the American dream, only to be met with disappointment, hardship, and deportation.
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