3 Indians Were Kidnapped During 'Dunki' Bid, Then A Rescue And Homecoming
Three Indian citizens from Gujarat have returned home after being kidnapped in Ethiopia while attempting to migrate to the US via an illegal 'dunki' route. Their families paid a significant ransom to secure their release following coordination with Indian authorities.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the extreme risks associated with illegal human smuggling networks and the ongoing challenges of international migration.
Three Gujarat residents who went missing in Ethiopia while trying to reach the US using an illegal 'dunki' route have safely returned to India. The trio, identified as Rutvik Jansari, Mamta Chavda, and Mayuri, arrived at Mumbai airport early Thursday morning and are on their way back to their home district of Mehsana. Their safe return was facilitated through coordination between the Ministry of External Affairs and local authorities.The group had departed Gujarat on September 20 after paying agents tens of lakhs of rupees to arrange their journey to the United States through the illegal route. The decision followed Mamta Chavda's unsuccessful attempts to secure a US visa. She faced six rejections while trying to join her husband, Chiragkumar, who had moved to the US six months earlier on a student visa.
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