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Last updated: June 20, 2023, 21:34 IST
Pankaj Patel and his wife, Nisha Patel, both 29, were taken hostage. (photo: News18)
The victims, Pankaj Patel and his wife Nisha, residents of Krishnanagar, Ahmedabad, experienced unimaginable horrors in their pursuit of a better life.
The allure of foreign countries, particularly America, has led some individuals to pursue their dreams at any cost, even at the risk of their lives.
Recent events have highlighted the dangers faced by those seeking to move to America by unconventional means. One such case concerned a Gujarati family who were harassed and tortured after being promised help on their journey to America.
Disturbing footage of youth abuse has emerged, prompting an investigation by the police, who suspect the source of the video is Iran or Hyderabad.
The couple from Ahmedabad embarked on a journey that took them across multiple countries. Reports appeared in the local media about their abduction in Hyderabad and their subsequent transfer to Tehran or Azerbaijan.
A viral video with a ransom demand brought their plight to public attention. The victims, Pankaj Patel and his wife Nisha, residents of Krishnanagar, Ahmedabad, experienced unimaginable horrors in their pursuit of a better life.
After being transferred from Ahmedabad to Hyderabad, the couple’s aspirations to reach America are shattered when they fall into a treacherous trap.
Along with five other husbands, they were taken to Iran, where they were taken hostage and blackmailed for money. The perpetrators captured the torture ordeal on video and sent it to the families, adding more distress to an already horrific situation.
The crime branch launched an investigation after the video went viral.
The couple entrusted their dream of American immigration to someone named Abhay Rawal, who has since disappeared with the large sum they paid him. Pankaj Patil reportedly handed over 1.15 crore rupees to the agent to assist in their journey. The family believes they have been deceived, leaving them in a dire predicament.
The case of the Dingucha family illustrates the families’ desperation and willingness to risk everything for the chance to move to America. Last year, tragedy struck when a family from Gandhinagar died on their way to the US.
Lured at first by promises of easy emigration, the family relocated to Dubai. Their journey would have continued illegally through Toronto and Winnipeg, but fate took a tragic turn. Four family members, including two children, lost their lives due to a blizzard in Winnipeg.
The stories of these families are a stark reminder of the lengths some people are willing to go to pursue their dreams of settling down in America. However, she also highlights the dangers and dangers associated with seeking illegal means to migrate, emphasizing the importance of legal and safe pathways to fulfilling these aspirations.
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