Three Haryana Families Lose Rs 2.2 Crore in Failed US Immigration

In a heartbreaking turn of events, three Haryana residents - Akash from Kalram village, Arun Pal from Gharaunda, and Paramjit Singh from Nilokheri - were among 104 Indians deported from US immigration camps. Here are the stories of these three youth and how much money they have invested to go to US. 

Akash from Kalram Village:

• Invested Rs 75 lakh
• Sold family's farm share
• Took Rs 15 lakh loan
• Reached US on January 26, deported within 9 days
• 10-month dangerous journey through multiple countries including crossing the dangerouse Panama Forest

Arun Pal (Gharaunda):

• Age: 24 years  
• Investment: Rs 45 lakh 
• Sold half acre of farmland
• Father works as laborer
• Brother employed at Liberty company 
• Reached US on January 25  

Paramjit Singh (Nilokheri): 

• Age: 45 years
• Investment: Rs 1 crore
• Traveled with wife Omi Devi and children
• Owns 12 acres of land 
• Daughter already in US on student visa
• Sold Kurukshetra house and plot
• Entered US on January 20 

The Immediate Aftermath

The deportees came by US Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft which landed at Amritsar Air Force base. After receiving calls from the deported relatives families rushed to the Amritsar Air Force base. Families are in distress as many of them have taken huge loans and sold acres of land to send their children to US.

Village Perspective

Sarpanch Deependra Rana reports over 100 youth from just one village are abroad. The community is now witnessing the dark side of foreign dreams as it caused massive financial losses, separations from families, negative health impact on elderly parents, growing debt burden and loss of acres of agricultural land. 

Warning for Others 

Shubham, Akash's brother, warns youth against taking the dangerous "donkey route" to foreign countries. The Panama crossing was particularly hazardous, and the entire journey resulted in not just financial loss but also emotional trauma for families. The deportations highlight the risks of illegal immigration and the devastating impact on rural families who stake everything on the American dream.