In an attempt to enter the United States illegally, a man from Punjab's Ajnala died of cardiac arrest in Guatemala as informed by the state's NRI Affairs Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal on Sunday.
Singh, from Ajnala in Punjab, was attempting to cross into the US via a 'dunki' route—a dangerous and unlawful pathway frequently used by migrants. His family reportedly paid ₹16.5 lakh for the journey.
Expressing grief over the death of Gurpreet Singh, Dhaliwal advised the state's youth against attempting illegal migration and urged them to pursue skill education within India.
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The minister visited Gurpreet’s family to offer condolences and reassured them of support during this tragic time.
The incident comes just days after 104 illegal Indian immigrants, including 30 from Punjab, were deported back to India aboard a US military aircraft on February 5.
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