A man from Punjab tragically died of a heart attack in Guatemala while attempting to illegally travel to the United States, according to a state minister’s statement on Sunday.
Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, the Punjab NRI Affairs Minister, identified the deceased as Gurpreet Singh from Ajnala. He urged other young individuals to avoid perilous routes and instead pursue skill development education within India.
Singh was part of a group using the infamous ‘dunki’ route, a common passage for migrants seeking entry into the U.S. His family reportedly paid Rs 16.5 lakh to agents for the journey.
This tragedy occurs shortly after the deportation of 104 Indian migrants, including 30 from Punjab, from the United States on February 5.
Dhaliwal visited Singh’s family to offer condolences and announced that the government would facilitate the repatriation of Singh’s body to Punjab. He emphasized that instead of spending substantial amounts on illegal immigration, young people should consider investing in business opportunities within the state.
