Donkey Route

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Indian deportees from the US, arriving in Amritsar, recently shared their harrowing experiences using the "donkey route" for illegal immigration.

About Donkey Route

• The donkey route is the route taken by illegal migrants to stealthily cross many unknown countries with the help of agents and human traffickers before entering the country of their choice, like the US or the UK.
• Named after a Punjabi idiom referring to an arduous, unplanned journey, it involves crossing multiple international borders, often through treacherous terrain, under false promises of legal entry. 
• Donkey routes typically involve illegal border crossings via indirect routes with multiple stops in different countries. 
  • For instance, individuals might obtain a tourist visa for the European Union's Schengen Area, allowing free movement across 26 countries, and then illegally enter the UK with the help of "consultants" or "agents." 
  • These agents often charge hefty fees for services ranging from fake documentation to smuggling via shipping containers.

Donkey Route FAQs

Q1. What is donkey root?

Ans. It is the route taken by illegal migrants, aided by traffickers, to cross multiple countries before reaching destinations like the US or UK.

Q2. What is the Schengen Area?

Ans. The Schengen Area is a group of European countries that have abolished passport and other border controls between them, allowing for free movement of people.

Q3. How many Indian immigrants are there in the world?

Ans. India has over 35 million overseas Indians living across the world.

Source: TOI